Feb 22, 2019 | Technologies, Whole School
“Where’s the games?” When children explore my iPad, this question always arises. The contents on my iPad are not what children expect. It is almost entirely a range of apps for use outside. Once children fathom this out, one of two things...
May 16, 2013 | Maths Outdoors, Technologies
I always feel it is good to follow up open-ended introductions to challenges and activities which allow children to further develop core skills in different curriculum areas. I have previously blogged about reflections and beginning symmetry outside. I enjoy the...
Jul 7, 2011 | Maths Outdoors
Recently, I observed a super lesson about angles. I knew things were looking up the moment I arrived in the classroom. To begin with, the teacher had this written on her board: If you look, the focus is on the maths. Very often, teachers assume that “outdoor...