Getting started.
Gather together a variety of lengths of string, >3 metres, each tied in a loop.
"See what you can make, you could use 2 hands."
"Tell me about what you've made."
"Look at theirs - can you make one like it?"
"I wonder how you could change it?"
"I wonder what you could do next?"
Possible Context.
Maths Outdoors.
'Big Space' maths.
Title.
Text
Title.
Text
Some of the possible routes they might take.
Text
Title.
Text
Title.
Text
In addition to these Mathematical observations you will have opportunities to observe other aspects of the EYFS Themes and Commitments. You may like to printo off this sheet as an aide, on which you can not down what individual children say and do as they engage with the activity.
Please do send us photo, further suggestions and comments.
Title.
Text