Year 2 Outdoor Maths Adventures: Number & Place Value Activities
Bring maths to life beyond the classroom with these simple, engaging outdoor activities focused on number and place value. Perfect for use as lesson starters or main activities, these ideas encourage active learning, collaboration, and real-world connections.
Designed with simplicity in mind, each activity includes clear, step-by-step instructions and requires minimal resources, many using items you will already have or can easily find outdoors. Pupils will explore concepts such as counting, ordering, partitioning, and understanding the value of digits through hands-on experiences.
Whether you’re teaching in the playground or field, these adaptable activities suit a range of ages and abilities. Ideal for boosting engagement, reinforcing key skills, and making maths memorable.
What is included:
Simple, step-by-step activity guides
Minimal preparation and resources required
Flexible ideas for starters or full lessons
Opportunities for active, outdoor learning
Take maths outside and watch confidence grow!





