The Junior Room have been learning all about Autumn — one of the most colourful and exciting seasons of the year! To help us explore the world around us, we put on our ‘Maths Eyes’ and went on a nature walk around our school grounds.
Using our Maths Eyes means looking carefully at the world to spot shapes, patterns, numbers, and sizes — all the maths that’s hidden in everyday things! The children were fantastic detectives as they looked closely at what was changing around them in nature.
We noticed the changing colours of the leaves, from green to yellow, orange, and red. 🍁 We also found mushrooms growing in the grass, spotted bright berries on bushes, and even compared the height and width of different trees. Some were tall and narrow, while others were short and wide — perfect for discussing longer, shorter, taller, and wider.
The children used great mathematical language and observation skills throughout the walk, chatting about what they could see and comparing what they found. It was a lovely way to link our Maths and SESE learning, while enjoying the crisp autumn air.
We finished by collecting some colourful leaves and natural materials to use in our classroom for art and sorting activities. Everyone agreed that maths really is all around us — especially in nature! 🍂🌳✨
Using our Maths Eyes means looking carefully at the world to spot shapes, patterns, numbers, and sizes — all the maths that’s hidden in everyday things! The children were fantastic detectives as they looked closely at what was changing around them in nature.
We noticed the changing colours of the leaves, from green to yellow, orange, and red. 🍁 We also found mushrooms growing in the grass, spotted bright berries on bushes, and even compared the height and width of different trees. Some were tall and narrow, while others were short and wide — perfect for discussing longer, shorter, taller, and wider.
The children used great mathematical language and observation skills throughout the walk, chatting about what they could see and comparing what they found. It was a lovely way to link our Maths and SESE learning, while enjoying the crisp autumn air.
We finished by collecting some colourful leaves and natural materials to use in our classroom for art and sorting activities. Everyone agreed that maths really is all around us — especially in nature! 🍂🌳✨
