Families
Maths is in the world around us, and there are plenty of ways for you and your family to have fun with maths at home, and out and about. Turn any day into a maths adventure!
Out & About
Science Centres, Museums & Art Galleries
Many science centres, museums and art galleries across the country take part in Maths Week Scotland, including some who offer maths activities at their sites all year round.
Nature Walk
Whether you live in an urban or rural area, a nature walk is a perfect activity for families to teach children about directional language, and to practise map reading skills.
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Maths Outdoors: Scavenger Shape Hunt
A scavenger shape hunt is a simple yet effective way for early learners to start recognising shapes in the world around them, and to learn their names.
At Home
Family Activities
Browse our maths inspired arts & crafts, games, puzzles, baking and more!
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Ready, set, bake! Learning maths through baking.
We love baking here at Maths Week Scotland, not least because there are a multitude of maths and numeracy skills involved in baking - from weighing, measuring and counting, to fractions, conversions, telling the time and more…
Book Reviews
Browse our recommendations for maths and numeracy related children's books.
Maths Week Scotland 2024 Highlights
Discover some of the creative ideas and projects that were shared with us for this year's 'Maths Tales' theme.
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