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Wild Math

Resource Category: Curriculum/Resource Guides

Wild Math® takes math outdoors where it is naturally hands-on, engages all of the senses, and includes plenty of movement. WILD MATH MAKES LEARNING ACTIVE AND FUN! Watch how the natural environment makes concepts more concrete and increases children’s attention spans.Wild Math® Curriculums cover the typical math skills and standards taught in each grade and provide activities, lessons, and games so that you can take your math instruction outdoors! Each unit also has a list of math picture books and games that are perfect for playing outside in warm weather and inside in extreme weather.FEATURES OF WILD MATH® CURRICULUMS:

  • Covers all the typical skills in each grade
  • Uses natural materials as math manipulatives
  • Each unit contains math picture book and board game lists
  • Does not use traditional worksheets (although any inexpensive workbook can be added if desired). The use of games for math fact practice is encouraged.
  • Hands-on learning activities, games, and projects.
  • All Wild Math levels are digital downloads.

 

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math, curriculum, outdoor learning, outdoor classroom, elementary, kindergarten, STEM, STEM activities, nature activities