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Beaded Snowflakes

This simple beading activity celebrates the symmetry of snowflakes, and incorporates repeating patterns too.

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More Christmas Number Doodles

For our final Christmas Countdown activity, let’s have some fun with number doodles! This was a really popular activity last year, so we’ve come up with another round of new doodles.

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Teacher CLPL

Browse our seminars and resources aimed at helping teachers integrate maths across the curriculum.

Supporting Early Numeracy with Bookbug

This special session plan for a maths themed Bookbug session contains ideas for activities, songs and rhymes with a numeracy focus.

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Communities

Maths Week Scotland is not just for schools! Maths is in the world around us, and there are plenty of ways for any group to have fun with maths.

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Community Learning Resource Packs

Our community learning resource packs contain ideas for adult learners and families to celebrate and enjoy Maths Week Scotland.

Maths Week for Libraries and Museums

Download tips, ideas and free resources for your library or museum to get involved with Maths Week Scotland!

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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!

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Family Activities

Browse our maths inspired arts & crafts tutorials, games, puzzles, baking and more! Includes free, printable downloads.

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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.

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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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Book Reviews

Browse our recommendations for maths and numeracy related children's books.

Support

Everything you need to host your own Maths Week Scotland event, activity or promote Maths Week Scotland online.

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Tips for Hosting an Event

Get your idea off the ground with these Top Tips for hosting a Maths Week Scotland event!

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Funding

Don’t let a lack of funds stop you from taking part in Maths Week Scotland. Apply for financial help through our Grants Fund.

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Spread the Word

Download our Media Pack and help us spread the word about Maths Week Scotland!

News

Read the latest Maths Week Scotland news.

Maths Week Scotland is a dedicated week of events and activity, with special events throughout the year. Maths Week Scotland 2024 will take place Monday 23 September - Sunday 29 September, and the theme this year is Maths Tales.

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There's lots to do for families during Maths Week Scotland, from the events, activities and challenges you can find on our website, to getting busy with maths inspired games, arts, books and baking at home.

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