Support early maths development through play with this engaging EYFS Shape Outdoor Learning Pack. Designed for Nursery and Reception, this resource helps young children explore shape, space and early geometry concepts through hands-on experiences in the outdoor environment.
Using natural materials, loose parts, rope, hoops and everyday outdoor resources, children learn to recognise, build and talk about shapes in ways that feel playful and meaningful. From making giant shapes on the ground to shape hunts and building with sticks and clay, each activity encourages exploration, talk and physical involvement — key ways young children learn best.
This pack follows a child-focused approach, where adults guide learning through purposeful, play-based experiences that match the EYFS style of learning. Outdoor learning supports communication and language, physical development and understanding of the world alongside early maths skills.
Ideal for nurseries, preschools, forest school sessions and Reception classes, the activities are simple to set up and use materials commonly found in outdoor areas.
Inside this pack you’ll find:
A range of practical outdoor shape activities for EYFS
Clear links to early maths learning
Opportunities for talk, movement and exploration
Ideas using natural and open-ended materials
Extension prompts for developing mathematical language
Tips for managing outdoor learning with young children
Whether you are building confidence in teaching maths outdoors or expanding your outdoor provision, this pack makes it easy to support early shape learning in ways that are active, engaging and developmentally appropriate.
Bring early maths outdoors and help children discover shapes through real experiences and play.
