Maths in Nature - Inquiry Based Learning with Dr Claire Warden #17

This week we are going to be exploring the idea of mathematics and the relationship it has with the world of inquiry based learning.We start off by discussing an article aimed at involving STEM in our environment.A Number Line in the Nursery Classroom: A Vehicle for Understanding Children's Number KnowledgeIn this discussion we only manage to cover a very small section of mathematics; the idea of counting and number lines.What's really important in this is children's agency and understanding that children are mathematical thinkers. We need to learn to slow down in our process of working with children to listen to their ideas of how the world works, it would be a joy.Follow our conversations further and download our free practical guides by subscribing to our newsletter HERE.Follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter by searching for Virtual Nature School.

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Welcome to Conversations with Claire where we will be having sharing with all our friends around the world looking through the lens of nature pedagogy, discussing the things that matter to us as educators. Today, with over 25 years as an educator and university lecturer, firsthand experience with hundreds of children, many books written, and a PhD in Education, Dr. Warden brings her pioneering child-led, nature-based methods for educators and families worldwide. Whether we're fascinated by the concepts of nature pedagogy, or are really engaged in inquiry-based learning in general, or Floorbooks in particular. Whatever it is that inspires you, we'd love to have a conversation with you in this podcast. The most important thing for me is that all children are on the planet to flourish. The question is, how do we help them do that. How do we encourage those people that are with young children to see that they are very capable and that when we empower them they can be really strong agents for change.