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Brain Break: This Outdoor Grounding Activity Uses đź‘€ andđź‘‚s
Clip: Season 2026 | 49s
Find outdoor patterns in nature! A math mission and movement activity for kids.
Go on a nature walk to look for patterns. Or use your imagination to pretend you're outside! - Look closely at the repeating shapes on tree leaves. - Close your eyes and listen to the patterns in bird songs. Now, look for more patterns all around you! This short math activity is great for classroom or at-home breaks. Brought to you by: Family Math, by PBS SoCal
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Family Math is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal
Family Math
Brain Break: This Outdoor Grounding Activity Uses đź‘€ andđź‘‚s
Clip: Season 2026 | 49s
Go on a nature walk to look for patterns. Or use your imagination to pretend you're outside! - Look closely at the repeating shapes on tree leaves. - Close your eyes and listen to the patterns in bird songs. Now, look for more patterns all around you! This short math activity is great for classroom or at-home breaks. Brought to you by: Family Math, by PBS SoCal
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