Nov 18, 2022 | Maths Outdoors
If you look at the photo above, you can see it has been valued at 80. Below, the abstract art is worth 180 – please note the pile of shells above the 180 is not part of the picture. Can you work out the value of the unicorn mermaid below… Tracy...
Nov 17, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors, Technologies
Do you have an old worn out tarp tucked away in a cupboard or shed, collecting dust and guilt? I never liked to throw away a tarp as it’s a sheet of plastic and will take a long time to rot in a landfill site. When I was writing the draft of my Messy Maths book,...
Nov 16, 2022 | Maths Outdoors, Technologies
The mathematical potential of a stick never ceases to amaze me. Back in 2014, I had a bright idea which is remarkably simple and came about owing to overhearing someone mention colour coding. You get some sticks. You paint the ends different colours. You play with...
Nov 15, 2022 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Maths Outdoors, Technologies
Several years ago, I came across this photo on the Playscapes blog which blew my mind. It had so much to it, that I’m still trying to take stock of its potential, fun and relevance to schools everywhere. It is the work of Simon and Tom Bloor. It can be found at...
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...
