Developing children’s early understanding of numbers – making mud pies
Resources shared by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) newsletter signpost practices to develop children’s early understanding of numbers. This includes a lovely demonstration video shared here of a childminder playing outdoors with two children, making mud pies, in her small urban garden.
Developing numeracy skills outdoors in the early years
Check out this great wee video shared on Twitter by Midlothian Outdoor ELC Team (@MidEYLCOL). It shows how ‘The River Tyne provides ample opportunity for our children to develop numeracy skills by measuring its depth at various points using non-standard measurement tools’.
Maths Week Scotland – sketchnote
Education Scotland have shared this early level sketchnote to generate discussion on learner progress and consider ways to enrich learning experiences. Spot all the outdoor opportunities illustrated here! A first and second level sketchnote will be available soon.
As far as the moon and back: twice – bird migration stories
This article in The Conversation (8 October 2021) shares the amazing facts and figures behind bird migration.
Supporting creativity, literacy and numeracy outdoors
The John Muir Trust have shared this sway created by Hurlford Primary school in East Ayrshire. Check out some simple and effective ways the primary pupils have used their school grounds and wild places to meet their curriculum.
Fractal shapes in plants
This fascinating article in The Conversation (8 July 2021) explores the genetics and maths behind the humble cauliflower.
Going for a walk outdoors – a handy teacher planner
Check out this resource from the LOST team in East Ayrshire, exploring first level outdoor numeracy and maths.
