Forest Maths Skills

Forests provide endless learning opportunities and are great places to study many aspects of the key stage 1 and 2 maths curriculum. Forest Maths Skills tackle number, shape, symmetry, estimation and measuring.

Pupils will explore shape and pattern and ageing trees. They will estimate tree height and complete daisy sampling with quadrats. There is an opportunity to estimate length and distance and play animal shape relay. All of that and more is crammed into this brilliant lesson from the Forestry Commission.

Forest Maths Skills is sure to be a favourite for any teacher who can appreciate the value of outdoor learning. especially since the resource is supported by evocative images, well designed worksheets and extension activities,