Jul 4, 2012 | Maths Outdoors
A few weeks ago I blogged about the stick stacking maths challenge undertaken by a Primary 4 class. The work on measurement and other outdoor activities using sticks has continued. Firstly the children were asked to estimate the height of the buildings and other...
Oct 20, 2011 | Maths Outdoors
During this past term, I’ve always taken a stick with me when going out and about. I stuck masking tape at 10cm intervals. This means that children can measure the size of anything when we are out and about. I haven’t made this a prescriptive activity. I...
Sep 3, 2011 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors
One reason why I like meeting other teachers and visiting different places is that I see lots of different ideas. This one is so simple. It was undertaken during the “Mulle” Walk in the International Skogsmulle event when we visited an outdoor I Ur och...
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...
Jun 29, 2011 | Maths Outdoors
I am reluctant to force children outside to learn. I think it can breed resentment. Also in many schools in which I work, children do not often have the necessary clothing and footwear to stay warm and dry. Several months ago I walked into a Primary 7 (Y6) classroom...
