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Nature journal for kids

June 30, 2016 By Lisa

nature journal for kids

Nature Journal for Kids The summer is upon us. Time to set up that holiday Nature Journal for kids. Every holiday I’ve ever been on as an adult I’ve taken a sketchbook with me, most of the time the promise of putting pencil to paper is always sidestepped in favour of doing something else (usually wine). Or the sheer […]

Filed Under: collections, geometry, nature study, Shape Hunting Tagged With: 7-9 years, 9+ years, collecting, finding shapes, geometry, journalling, nature

Geometric Transformation of a Triangle

May 19, 2016 By Lisa

Geometric Transformation of a triangle

Geometric Transformation of a Triangle into recognisable natural shapes – DIY       Download the worksheet to transform your own triangle by entering your details below. You will need to respond to the confirmation email that will be sent to you. Receive the download from The Smart Happy Project * indicates required Email Address […]

Filed Under: children's activity, content, geometry, nature study, Shape Hunting, Steiner Waldorf Tagged With: 7-9 years, 9+ years, finding shapes, geometry, nature, observation, triangle

A Journey through geometry books

March 16, 2016 By Lisa

projective geometry learnt from geometry books

A journey through geometry books Never have been a genius at maths in school, I couldn’t have imagined in later life I’d get a sudden urge to own all the geometry books I could find. I don’t remember ever doing geometry at school, I’m sure it was never classed as maths if I did. So the first […]

Filed Under: feature, geometry, parent interest, reading, Shape Hunting, Steiner Waldorf, Uncategorized, World geometry Tagged With: book review, bookshelf, geometry, reading

The shapes and numbers of autumn

October 21, 2015 By Lisa

shapes in autumn seed heads

The Shapes and Numbers of Autumn Autumn is my favourite time of year not just because of the colours but also because of the collecting that can be done. Seed pods and the numbers of autumn are my sole concern at this time of year. The kids are collecting for their school nature tables. Out hunting […]

Filed Under: collections, geometry, identification, seasons, Shape Hunting Tagged With: 4-8 years, 7-9 years, 9+ years, autumn, circles, collecting, finding shapes, geometry, observation, star, triangle, wonderful

Snowflake Loom Bands. Instructions for how to make stunning snowflakes.

December 4, 2014 By Lisa

loom band snowflakes

There are hundreds of cool things to make with loom bands, how do you choose? Snowflake Loom Bands are a seasonal choice. Snowflake Loom Bands I’ve been wanting to make these for a while. Fun Loom Bands can be full of creativity.  They seemed the perfect medium to use for creating snowflake patterns and demonstrating the six […]

Filed Under: children's activity, crafts, geometry, seasons, Shape Hunting, symmetry, winter Tagged With: 9+ years, finding shapes, geometry, nature, number 6, patterns, snowflake, symmetry

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