Mathematics

Outdoor Maths Adventures!

With the weather warming up into spring, fresh air and open spaces are perfect for exploring maths in active and creative ways. Outdoor play allows children to connect mathematical thinking with the world around them, making learning meaningful and fun.

Maths Game: Measurement Olympics

Turn your backyard, park, or schoolyard into a mini Olympics with a maths twist! With the World Athletics Championships on at the moment this is a perfect inspiration for this.

How to Play:

1. Choose events such as long jump, ball throw, or a short sprint.
2. Have your child estimate their distance or time before competing.
3. Use a tape measure or stopwatch to record the actual result.
4. Compare the estimate to the actual measurement.
5. For older children, convert measurements (e.g., centimetres to metres) or calculate the difference between attempts.

This activity builds skills in estimation, measurement, and data recording while keeping kids active.

Maths at Home Tip: Nature by Numbers

Explore maths in the natural world! Count petals on flowers, look for symmetry in leaves, or compare the heights of trees. Collect sticks, stones, or shells and sort them by size, shape, or colour. Older children can graph their findings or calculate averages. Observing patterns and numbers in nature strengthens mathematical thinking and curiosity.

By taking maths outdoors, children can see that numbers, shapes, and measurements are everywhere. Learning becomes an adventure filled with discovery!

Matthew Crowe

Mathematics Leader