Fires are fundamental to human beings so it’s no surprise that young people and adults are drawn to it. We all enjoy sitting around a fire, mesmerised by the flames, and there is a real sense of satisfaction from lighting … Continue reading →

Many teachers take their learning outdoors to consolidate and reinforce learning, or to assess understanding and knowledge.  Teaching fractions outdoors can be a lot of fun and can really help pupils engage with what can be a difficult concept. On … Continue reading →

Our focus for Day 3 of Maths Week Scotland is Measurement.  Estimating and accurately measuring distance is a key numeracy skill. It’s amazing how much learning can be achieved outdoors with sticks!  At it’s simplest level, gathering sticks measuring them … Continue reading →

The theme for Tuesday to support Maths Week Scotland is symmetry.     Symmetry in nature is all around us, as well as in the man made structures, in school grounds or the local environment.  ‘Symmetry spotting’ on a local … Continue reading →

Starting Monday 28th September it’s MATHS WEEK SCOTLAND! https://www.mathsweek.scot/ What better way to get involved than taking your Maths outdoors! As well as the resources  on the Maths Week Scotland website, each day this week we’ll signpost activities on a … Continue reading →

It’s been great to see so many Falkirk schools using local greenspaces and playgrounds as their learning spaces in recent weeks.  Many practitioners have commented on how outdoor learning has really benefitted them, and their pupils, and that being able … Continue reading →