WildMaths

Passionate about plants, maths, science, nature and education and how to combine and promote these to all. The focussed wild, mathsy part of @sonicmattc

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

I am proud to present my latest article in @theASE Primary Science magazine, which describes our school’s inspiring @NatureFSchools journey and the equally inspiring people and organisations who have helped us. Thank you. Read about our journey on https://t.co/TdYXx5AFjl

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

I’ve just found this board for a game amongst some possessions I haven’t looked at for possibly a decade or two. I must have rescued it from being thrown out. But what is its name? Can anyone help? @BoardGamesPER @play_boardgames @BoardGameGeek @BoardgamesDaily @boardgamesjames

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

We have just held our first school @pokemon tournament, facilitated by @MightyLGames (thank you so much) to create an exciting battle between a dozen pupils. Everybody was a winner and all are eager to battle again. @PokemonTCG @PokemonTCGUK #pokemon

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

Our new greenhouse was officially opened this afternoon, very kindly donated by Mrs Jordan . Her grandchildren will use the greenhouse, nicknamed ‘Roy’, for years to come. @RHSSchools @YorksWildlife @TheTreeCouncil #TeamWilder #ForceForNature

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

@30DaysWild Day 17 - Think about what would happen if it didn’t rain any more. We are taking part in the RHS Grow With It task of growing plants and monitoring their water use. It has raised a lot of talk and questions about how we use water. @YorksWildlife @RHSSchools

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

@30DaysWild Day 16 - Find a leaf that has been nibbled by something. There were lots of nibbled leaves - signs that the insects had been visiting, or possibly something bigger…… @YorksWildlife @WildlifeTrusts @RHSSchools @TheTreeCouncil #TeamWilder #ForceForNature

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

@30DaysWild Day 15 - Breathe in and out - can you taste the air? Yes they could - it tasted ‘sweet’; ‘earthy’; ‘like a cloud’ or ‘I don’t know how to describe it, but it has a taste’. @YorksWildlife @WildlifeTrusts @RHSSchools @TheTreeCouncil #TeamWilder #ForceForNature

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

@30DaysWild Day 18 - Listen for a buzzing sound. What is it? Of course, we found many bees in our garden, field and meadow areas, including where they lived in holes in the ground. Our school loves bees. @YorksWildlife @WildlifeTrusts @RHSSchools @TheTreeCouncil @BumblebeeTrust

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

We enjoyed showing the Bridlington in Bloom Committee around our school and nature areas, as part of Bridlington’s Yorkshire in Bloom entry. We hope to meet the judges in July. @YorkshireBloom @bridtowncouncil @RHSSchools @The_RHS @YorksWildlife @TheTreeCouncil #TeamWilder

[The English Oak Project @TheKentAcorn]

It is my birthday today 🥳

My wife says I am too old for candles on my cake as it would resemble a forest fire 🫤

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

@TheTreeCouncil @YorksWildlife @bridtowncouncil #trees #nature #lovetrees @WoodlandTrust

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

Bark found in a park,
Ripped from a tree. A child’s joy.
Ignorance. Trees die.

Old plants are destroyed; new plantings are destroyed. In time, trees in public areas could become the exception. Natural playgrounds lost. Never has education on nature been so urgent.

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

@katesutton70 @STEMLearningUK @burlingtonjnr @Psqm_HQ @ogdentrust @pstt_whyhow @UoMSEERIH @ciecyork @theASE Fantastic news Kate! 🙂

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

Great to meet Cllr Angela Walker today (left) and show our school nature sites, discussing the possibilities of how @East_Riding and Burlington Juniors can work together to sow, grow, plant and promote trees in our local community. @TheTreeCouncil @YorksWildlife @bridtowncouncil

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

Brilliant to welcome @ciecyork into school as our Y5 children undertake Children Challenging Industry @airproducts and our staff enjoyed training this evening #CIEC #ChildrensScienceQuestions

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

Our pupils, catching wild Pokémon…

[Burlington Juniors @burlingtonjnr]

It was very busy at our Pokémon Club this lunchtime. Seasoned players were teaching the novices how to play and battled it out. @pokemon @PokemonNewsUK Thank you for all of your support @MightyLGames

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

That time a horse sneaked into a cycling race

In 1997, a horse jumped over a fence and joined the peloton of the of the Critérium International, eventually passing it, leaving the race only 20 km from the finish line.

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

So sad. The importance of nature-awareness from a young age gains increasing urgency.

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

We are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight, in what appears to be an act of vandalism.

We know just how much this iconic tree is loved locally, nationally and by everyone who has visited.

We are working with our partners to understand what has happened and what can be done.

The incident has also been reported to the police.

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

A great website. 🙂

[Juliet Robertson @CreativeSTAR]

If you need info, advice, ideas, experiences & other stuff re outdoor learning & play, here's a guide to my website. All free. No sign ups or catches. Over 50% of 500+ posts have been updated in the last year or so. #primary #primaryteacher #ukedchat https://t.co/4sM4Cst39Q

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

Carl Sagan in 1985

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

The science of global warming beautifully and simply explained by Dr. Carl Sagan, ca. 1985.

[WildMaths @WildMaths]

We had a wonderful time at @YorkshireWP last week - stayed at the Hive - great breakfast - very hot and sunny but got to meet loads of animals including the Amur Leopard - Emily had done a school project on this. The Amur Tiger greeted us - the Okapis were amazing. #leopards