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Math, science and exploration in outdoor classrooms

November 17, 2021

Math Manipulatives: How do they aid student learning?

October 18, 2021

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Rethinking Early Years Math Assessment in the First Days of School

September 8, 2021

Inquiry

Inquiry-based learning is a dynamic and emergent process that builds on students’ knowledge about the world.

Math

Inquiry gives teachers an opportunity to explore mathematical ideas with children while developing computational skills and conceptual understanding.

Science

The journey toward scientific literacy begins with instilling a sense of wonder and sparking students’ natural curiosity.

Manidoomin (Manoomin): Wild Rice the Spirit Food

Jason Jones highlights the Ojibwe language, culture and science behind the annual harvesting of wild rice.

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TOMORROW! FREE WEBINAR - Jason Jones shares his kn

TOMORROW! FREE WEBINAR - Jason Jones shares his knowledge about harvesting wild rice, as he introduces the Anishinaabemowin culture, language and science behind this annual tradition.
Registration in bio.

A few spots are left for this Thursday! Educator Z

A few spots are left for this Thursday! Educator Zoe Donoahue will use video clips, photographs, and student transcripts to demonstrate what a rich daily math discussion can look like.
Workshop is two 1-hour sessions. Participants return the second time to discuss anything they may have tried with their class. Link in bio.

In yesterday's workshop, Dr. Eric Jackman Institut

In yesterday's workshop, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Childhood Study Early Years educator Carol Stephenson showed us how she sets up her room to foster a love of building in her kindergarten students.
Material should be kept visible, accessible and organized so that students grow familiar and comfortable with each item.
Thank you Carol and participants. We look forward to Part 2 next week!
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#earlyyearsmaths
#loosepartsplay
#kindergarten
#teachereducation
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Join us on September 16th and 23rd in an engaging

Join us on September 16th and 23rd in an engaging workshop led by Carol Stephenson. Link in bio to register!

And just like that, another unique school year has

And just like that, another unique school year has come to an end! Stay tuned for many NEW lessons, webinars & inquiries this August! Until then, explore our website for math and science lesson ideas you can use next year, link in bio!

ALT TEXT: In a park, five children run in the opposite direction of the camera. The one leading the group carries many colourful balloons above her head. A title reads "Happy Summer!"

#summer #funoutdoors #learningthroughplay #summerlearning #endofschoolyear

Children can develop math skills over the summer w

Children can develop math skills over the summer with nature! There are many ways to challenge and encourage children's thinking outdoors! Here's are some ideas we've come up with to inspire learning outside. Link in bio!

ALT TEXT: Two young children with suspenders and hats sit next to shrubbery while looking at a book. Trees with light purple flowers are in the background. A title at the top of the image reads "Taking Math Outside Blog Post"

#parentteachers #learningwiththefamily #summerlearningloss #summerlearning #summerexploration #summerfun #funforkids #summermath #learningthroughnature #learningoutside #mathoutdoors

A classic spatial activity that students love. Usi

A classic spatial activity that students love. Using the "Shape Transformer" your class will work together to understand transformations as a series of inputs and output. Have students create their own rule for others to solve. Link in bio!

#geometry #funmath #learningforfun #mathlearning #transformationsinmath #mathtransformations #shapes #primarymath #mathlesson #mathresource #teachertiptok #inquirybasedlearning #naturalcuriosity #playbasedlearning

Students can consider and examine the various prop

Students can consider and examine the various properties of light in this NEW science lesson! Have students see first-hand how light is perceived when interacting with different elements, including liquid water! Link in bio!

ALT TEXT: Glass of water with light creating a rainbow on a white surface. Beige semi-circle with text reads “The Light Spectrum Lesson #inquiryinspirationfriday

Challenge your students to compile a list of activ

Challenge your students to compile a list of activities they participate in everyday. Have them determine which of the five math strands these activities involve - maybe more than one?! Read our blog on math in everyday life for more ideas check out the link in our bio!

ALT TEXT: A clock, note pad and a random assortment of numbers sit upon a bright yellow, red and blue background. The title reads "Math in Everyday Life"

#mathineverydaylife #mathinreallife #mathinnature #learningoutdoors #teachertiptok #mathinquiry #mathlearning #teacherresource #teacherblog

Encourage students to express their thinking by us

Encourage students to express their thinking by using spatial language as they sort and classify 2D/3D figures by their geometric properties. When they have mastered cube nets, challenge them with 3D structures. Link in bio!

ALT TEXT: blue background with yellow, green and red cube nets; beige semi circle with text that reads “Box or Not? #Mondaymathchallenge”

#teachertiptok #mathlesson #geometrylesson #handsonlearning #mathinquiry #exploringshapes #nets #mathnet #learningonline #onlinelessons

Paint with sunscreen to explore the effects of SPF

Paint with sunscreen to explore the effects of SPF! On a cloudless day provide children with sunscreen & a dark piece of paper. Fingers work excellent as paintbrushes! Place completed artwork in a sunny location for 2 hours! Ask students why certain parts of the paper faded.

ALT TEXT: A drawing made using sunscreen and black construction paper sits on top of a pink background. To the right, a hand is taking sunscreen out of a container. The heading is a large sun with the title "#NationalSunAwareness Painting with Sunscreen"

#spf #learningaboutsun #paintingwithsunscreen #nationalsunscreenday #nationalsunscreenawarenessday #teachertiptok #teacherresource #artidea #steamidea #stemidea #teacherlesson #chemistryinquiry #inquirybasedlearning

Turn Simon Says into a geometry challenge that eng

Turn Simon Says into a geometry challenge that engages students' minds & bodies! Have Simon say the name of an angle and have students maneuver their bodies to mimic the angle. This is an excellent opportunity to motivate students and get them moving if learning remotely.

ALT TEXT: A girl in a pink dress stretches her arms out in front of a steel wall. The image indicates that her arms form a 150 degree angle. A boy is jumping in the air next to her. The image indicates that he is jumping at a 180 degree angle. The title reads "Geometry Simon Says"

#mathgames #mathplay #learningthroughplay #mathfun #geometrygames #learninggeometry #teacherideas #learningfun #teachertiptoks #teacherinspo #inquirybasedlearning #kinesteticlearning #mathdancing

Watch last week's webinar with educators Amber San

Watch last week's webinar with educators Amber Sandy and Erin Sperling on our site for free. Amber and Erin share how they use storytelling as a way to introduce students to Indigenous ways of knowing in science. Link in bio!

ALT TEXT: A yellow background with text on top: "We are all living on this land with a rich history. Take a moment to learn about the plants, the land and the stars above your head. That may give you that spark that you need to share the knowledge in your classroom. There is absolute value in you understanding this information, sharing it with your family and students." Amber Sandy

#indigenousmathandscience #indigenouswaysofknowing #sciencethroughstorytelling #storytellinginscience #naturalworld #scienceinquiry #learningoutdoors #teachertiptok #teacherresource #authenticvoices #scienceideas

Use an engaging story about magical snakes to get

Use an engaging story about magical snakes to get children to think about numerical patterns. Ask children to explain their reasoning behind how many pellets the snake will need to play a game of basketball. Link in bio!

ALT TEXT: Three cartoon snakes on top of a light pink background. The title reads "Growing Patterns Lessons #mondaymathchallenge

Introduce light refraction by using this simple ac $Introduce light refraction by using this simple activity to help students understand why the sky appears blue. Here's an idea you can demonstrate with your class virtually or have them try on their own at home! Link in bio! ALT TEXT: A glass is filled with soapy water. When lit from behind, it appears blue, similarly to how light makes the sky appear blue. The title reads "Why is the sky blue? #inquiryinspirationfriday"$

To watch the webinar check out the link in our bio

To watch the webinar check out the link in our bio!

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