Although the concept of messy math is one that we often see in preschool and primary levels, I believe that many of the concepts carry over to the junior grades as well. I believe that we all need to have fun while learning, and how better to have fun than to play.
The idea behind messy math is that children can and will learn from natural materials in the outdoors. In the junior ages, we can estimate how many steps it will take us to cross a bridge, then determine how many steps are in a hundred metres for instance. We can fill a bucket full of dirt and estimate weight and volume, then determine the best ways to figure out how to make precise measurements.
All of our students learn in different ways, and my goal this year is to find out what works for each of your children, and encourage them the best I can.
So, what are we waiting for? Lets. Get. Messy!
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