tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post730530570675670304..comments2024-01-16T10:22:14.043+00:00Comments on I'm a teacher, get me OUTSIDE here!: An outdoor shape activity with sticksJuliet Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07035975039896986525noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-74690079507284118492011-05-23T16:27:43.281+01:002011-05-23T16:27:43.281+01:00Hi Cecilia
Children often mention how much they a...Hi Cecilia<br /><br />Children often mention how much they appreciate the freedom and space when outdoors. Also I like the fact that children get immediate feedback about their work.<br /><br />This was undertaken in a playground - even this seems to be positive in terms of children being able to find space and peace, most of the time. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment<br />JulietJuliet Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035975039896986525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-16838879733616640542011-05-23T10:19:39.935+01:002011-05-23T10:19:39.935+01:00I had a P1 child teaching himself the concept of c...I had a P1 child teaching himself the concept of conservation of measure using sticks and . . he ended up with a perfect octagon (copying the P2 children in the same group).<br />This child cannot read a word yet, is normally disruptive in class and has a concentration span of a flea . . but 45 minutes of peace space and pleasure and the chance to learn like this in forest school brought him on some 3 months . . .ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408193021548094805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-61700826404364618632011-05-22T09:30:40.326+01:002011-05-22T09:30:40.326+01:00I do strongly believe that many aspects of literac...I do strongly believe that many aspects of literacy and maths can be effectively taught outdoors. I'm finding that a lot of the activities take the stress of "marking" out of the situation. The quality of feedback and discussions tends to be better as a result. As a teacher I can more easily assess who has grasped what concepts.<br /><br />I'm not quite ready to say "ditch the textbook" but I'm getting there!Juliet Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035975039896986525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-59623973803359917702011-05-21T23:31:22.399+01:002011-05-21T23:31:22.399+01:00I do love this, Juliet. Such a simple idea but ful...I do love this, Juliet. Such a simple idea but full of fun and learning.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397525011462974857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-55593327746046471142011-05-21T18:26:10.216+01:002011-05-21T18:26:10.216+01:00What a fantastic idea! After a week of assessment...What a fantastic idea! After a week of assessments, I'm looking for something outdoors, creative and collaborative without wanting to sacrifice too much literacy or maths and this is perfect!inaripohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709906239878877066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-25746977081723785512011-05-21T14:03:19.135+01:002011-05-21T14:03:19.135+01:00I find asking children to create rules and expecta...I find asking children to create rules and expectations around stick use helps reduce inappropriate behaviours. I'm quick to confiscate any stick that's being misused and generally the children are incredibly sensible.Juliet Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035975039896986525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-44988129166278962082011-05-21T09:02:47.789+01:002011-05-21T09:02:47.789+01:00Juliet I love, love, love, love, LOVE this post! N...Juliet I love, love, love, love, LOVE this post! Now every child can have their sticks and play with them too ... There is NO excuse for teachers to ban them when they can encourage this kind of play!!!<br />Donna :) :)Play for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475920387209134195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-73240981301031377282011-05-21T08:28:20.345+01:002011-05-21T08:28:20.345+01:00Hi Jenny - yes it's interesting to see what ch...Hi Jenny - yes it's interesting to see what children do when just left with a pile of sticks. Very often the lightsabers quickly become something else..!<br /><br />Kate - my apologies about not managing the link ups so far. I've just been worked off my feet and need to make an effort here! I find just letting younger children make pictures with the sticks works well. If they make an outline shape then it can be fun to estimate how many children can fit inside the shape!<br /><br />I use a mix of cut and gathered sticks. These sticks in this post come in 30 and 60cm lengths and are handy for geometric pattern and shape work. Bamboo canes would be fine for this purpose too, but they don't feel quite as aesthetically pleasing to use.Juliet Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035975039896986525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-56257688643967930332011-05-21T02:55:22.468+01:002011-05-21T02:55:22.468+01:00This is wonderful - I am going to start collecting...This is wonderful - I am going to start collecting sticks over the summer. I do live in the woods so it shouldn't take me long:)Deborah Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992053244004086395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-22476254120209092011-05-20T22:22:21.233+01:002011-05-20T22:22:21.233+01:00Ahh the humble stick, much like a cardboard box re...Ahh the humble stick, much like a cardboard box really, are the best playthings. J adores sticks. Hmmm think he could manage a simplified version of this :)<br />Will you come by and share on our outdoor play link-up? :)Kate @ An Everyday Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10452057058356312546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127145030356341005.post-26154913321297764072011-05-20T02:29:06.472+01:002011-05-20T02:29:06.472+01:00Good old sticks - where would we be without them ;...Good old sticks - where would we be without them ;) I'm just about to post about an obstacle course our kids made themselves consisting mostly of sticks - they were so absorbed, so busy and working so well together - and so very proud when they were done.Let the Children Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121823006891382199noreply@blogger.com