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ADST End of Year Project: Magidome
From time to time, I am sent teaching resources to review. I was offered a Magidome kit during the 2021 school year and was excited
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Teaching math in the outdoor classroom brings nature and creativity together to inspire logical mathematical thinking that is enjoyable for teachers and students.
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Patterns Outside & In Nature
Math is all around us in nature, and patterning can be a great entry point for students to engage in mathematical thinking and learning while
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Nature Picture Books That Support Mathematical Thinking
If you ask me, just about anything can be taught in an outdoor classroom. Math and Science are two of the easiest subjects to try
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Halloween Pumpkin Math!
One of the best Halloween math activities to teach in an outdoor classroom this time of year is pumpkin math. If you’ve grown your own
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