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This Term's Journey: Patterns & Pathways (8th August - 12th August 2026)
This term at Stay & Play, we're exploring the wonderful world of maths through the lens of nature. Each week invites children and their grown ups to discover mathematical ideas through movement, stories, creativity and exploring the forest together.
Every session is a child-led approach on a different theme, from rhythm and number patterns to measuring, shapes, navigation, balance and trading. As children climb, build, create and play, they'll begin to see that maths isn't something that only exists in books. It's in the trees we climb, the sticks we collect, the paths we follow and the games we invent. Our aim is for children to leave each session feeling more curious, more confident and excited to see maths in the world around them.
The Rhythm of Numbers 08/08/26
Discover that numbers are far more than symbols on a page as we explore maths through rhythm, drumming, movement and music. Through games, songs and hands-on woodland challenges, we'll uncover patterns, counting and sequences in ways that feel natural, playful and alive.
Secrets of the Spiral 15/08/26
Step into the world of nature's hidden patterns as we search for spirals, symmetry and shapes woven throughout the forest. Through observation, creative exploration and nature-inspired art, we'll discover how these beautiful designs appear in everything from pinecones and shells to plants and weather.
Measuring the Wild 22/08/26
How tall is a tree? How wide is a stream? How far can we jump? Join us as we estimate, compare and measure the forest using natural materials, simple tools and real-world challenges. Together we'll discover that maths becomes much more meaningful when it's explored through adventure.
The Great Balance Challenge 29/08/26
Explore the fascinating world of weight, balance and forces through hands-on forest experiments and creative problem solving. Using natural materials, simple machines and playful engineering challenges, we'll discover how balance shapes both the natural world and the things we build.
Finding Our Way 05/09/26
Become woodland explorers as we learn to navigate using maps, compasses, landmarks and the clues nature provides. Through treasure hunts, map making and navigation games, we'll build confidence in finding our way while discovering the geometry and patterns that help us explore the world.
The Forest Market 12/09/26
Bring everything we've learned together as we create our very own forest marketplace. Through trading, teamwork and real life problem solving, we'll practise maths in meaningful ways while making, exchanging and valuing natural resources, ideas and creations within our forest community.