Taking Maths Outdoors
Making maths memorable
Discover the joy of learning mathematics in a natural setting with Taking Maths Outdoors. This innovative approach combines outdoor exploration with engaging mathematical concepts, making learning fun and interactive for all ages.
The majority of the KS1 & 2 maths objectives (and EYFS ELGs) are covered with only a length of tubular webbing or features of your setting,
With a focus on 21st-Century competencies - communication, collaboration and critical thinking - these maths lessons use really simple techniques and minimal preparation!
Designed to make maths memorable, the activities showcased in the Taking Maths Outdoors training sessions have been published as a durable water resistant booklets.
The ideas and techniques can also be used without the training, although the subtle nuances of the techniques may be clearer when shown and demonstrated.
Covering Geometry, Measures, Number and Statistics, the ideas in the Taking Maths Outdoors booklets provide simple but effective tasks linked to the EYFS ELGs and National Curriculum.
The objectives for each year group are clearly stated with activities and instructions and action photos to support you; ideal for differentiated group sessions. .
Some of the ideas have also been showcased in the maths units of Bloomsbury's National Curriculum Outdoors series.
Set one (geometry) includes:
- How to use the cards
- How to tie a tape knot
- Introduction to raccoon Circles
- Position and Direction
- Classifying Shape
- Angles
- Symmetry
Set two (measuring, number and statistics) includes:
- Area and Perimeter
- Scales
- Time
- Length and Width
- Weight and Mass
- Number and place value
- Operations
- Mental Maths Methods (solving numberic problems)
- Statistics (sorting)
- Statistics (representing data)
The activities promote speaking and listening skills, provide a wealth of opportunities for problem-solving, using and applying maths and collaborative learning, with clear links to 'assessment for learning' opportunities to be used for a lesson starter, plenary or a whole lesson.
The activities can be done in small focus groups or as a whole class and although they are designed for the outdoors and need space, they can be done wherever space is available.
The ideas are easily adapted and before long you (and your class) will be able to use the techniques and invent new activities to make learning memorable!
No expensive equipment; a length of tubular webbing and minimal preparation and you're ready to go!
Cost: the set of 2 booklets (£35 plus p&p).
Cost: the set of 2 booklets plus a 12m length of tubular webbing and carry bag (£55 plus p&p)
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* The Revised and Expanded Book of Raccoon Circles by Jim Cain and Tom Smith (Kendall / Hunt Publishers 2007)
Accredited training provided by Deborah Lambert, co-author of Bloomsbury's award winning National Curriculum Outdoors series.