The Daily Maths Routine That Actually Sticks (Without Adding to Your Workload)
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If you teach Kindergarten, First Grade or Second Grade, you already know this feeling…
You’ve taught place value.
You’ve modelled teen numbers.
You’ve practised before-and-after numbers.
And then two weeks later… half the class still writes 41 as 14.
It’s not that they can’t learn it. It’s that they need consistent, structured repetition.
Not random worksheets.
Not disconnected warm-ups.
A routine.
That’s exactly why I created this Number of the Day 1–120 pack - a complete, year-long system that builds real number sense without adding to your mental load.
The Real Problem: Inconsistent Number Sense
In the early years, everything in maths hinges on number understanding.
If students don’t deeply understand:
how numbers are built
how tens and ones work
how numbers relate to each other
how to represent numbers in different ways
…then addition, subtraction and problem-solving become shaky very quickly.
The issue isn’t a lack of effort. It’s a lack of structure.
We need something predictable.
Something students can do independently.
Something that builds skills over time.
What This Routine Actually Does
This isn’t just a worksheet bundle. It’s a structured Number of the Day system covering numbers 1–120, designed to run across the entire year.
Each worksheet builds on the previous range, increasing in complexity as students grow.
Numbers 1–20
Students:
Write the number
Trace the number word
Shade the correct number of squares
Draw matching objects
Find the number on a number line
Write the number in a sentence
Perfect for building foundational number recognition and formation.
Numbers 21–40
Now we move into:
MAB block representations
Place value form
Before and after numbers
Identifying exact vs more quantities
This is where teen number misconceptions start to be properly fixed.
Numbers 41–99
Students practise:
Tens and ones with MAB blocks
Tally marks
Place value form
Before and after
They’re not just seeing numbers — they’re breaking them apart.
Numbers 100–120
Students extend their place value knowledge and continue building automaticity with:
MAB models
Place value form
Before and after numbers
No gaps. No jumping around. Just steady progression.
Why a Daily Number Routine Changes Everything
Here’s what happens when you implement this consistently:
Students walk in knowing exactly what to do.
You stop scrambling for a maths warm-up.
You can quickly spot who doesn’t understand tens and ones.
Students build confidence because the structure feels safe.
Repetition done properly builds automaticity. Automaticity builds confidence. Confidence changes how children feel about maths.
And when they feel capable, they try harder.
What Makes This Different?
This pack doesn’t just give you 120 worksheets and wish you luck.
You also get:
Four detailed lesson plans to explicitly teach the routine
A weekly teaching schedule
A teacher assessment checklist
A student-friendly checklist poster
12 mini posters explaining each task
A place value chart poster
A tally marks poster
A “My Maths” 1–120 progress shading chart
That shading chart? It’s magic. Students love colouring in their progress. They can see how far they’ve come. It builds ownership.
Perfect For Busy Classrooms
This routine works beautifully for:
Foundation
Year 1
Year 2 support
Morning work
Maths warm-ups
Intervention groups
Homework
Relief teacher days
If you’ve ever left detailed notes for a relief teacher and still come back to chaos… this solves that. The structure does the work for you.
What Teachers Notice
Teachers consistently say:
“Great for our work on teen numbers.”“My students loved using this for morning work!”“Great for number work.”“These are great! The students are really enjoying completing these!”
When students enjoy repetition, you know you’ve hit the sweet spot.
If You’re Feeling Behind in Maths…
Let me say this clearly.
You don’t need more flashy activities.
You need consistency.
Strong number sense is built daily, not occasionally.
This Number of the Day 1–120 pack gives you:
A full year of structured practice
Lessons
Clear progression
Zero-prep implementation
It reduces your planning time while increasing student understanding.
That’s a win.
If you’re ready to simplify your maths block and build confident, capable mathematicians, this routine will carry you through the year calmly and consistently.
And if you want even more support, you can save 30% by grabbing the full Number Sense Bundle.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can give your students isn’t something new.
It’s something consistent.
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