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20 Something Maths Pictures

Nov 14, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors

Many years ago, I was invited to work at Glendale School in Glasgow. We were having a particular focus on maths outdoors. The whole point of maths outside is that it is real and relies on practical activities. Often these can be quite revealing in terms of what...

The Mathematics of Festive Crafts

Nov 10, 2022 | Maths Outdoors, RME Outdoors, Technologies

The run-up to the end of this term is usually a hectic event. In between the parties and performances, there’s lots going on. It also means that using the festive opportunities to recap and review work undertaken earlier can be one way of working a little...

Leaf Logic

Oct 23, 2022 | Maths Outdoors

With autumn here, now is the time to capitalise on the beauty and variety of leaves falling from the trees. Here is an activity that requires a bit of logical thinking and strategy.First all of ask each child to gather a few leaves from under a tree. It works best if...

The Black Spot – Pirate Maths Outdoors

Oct 22, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

One of the most memorable parts of the story, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, is when Billy Bones is presented with a black spot. One side is black, the other side bears a message. A pirate – particularly a Captain – who receives this in their...

Daisy Footprints

Jul 10, 2013 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

We are all encouraged to work out our environmental footprint, but have you ever considered your impact on daisies? Luckily they are tough little flowers that seem to withstand people treading on them. A nice maths activity is to find out how many daisies you can...