Shape Train The carriages were made using square shaped sponges dipped in paint. The chimney of the train was a smaller sponge. The wheels were corks dipped in paint |
To help the children learn about shapes, we do a few craft type activities that focus on the use of different shapes to make a picture. We read books on shapes, look at shapes in the environment and do flash card type activities to reinforce children's understandings. Here are a few activities we do......... |
Boats This activity was done to reinforce the concept of triangles. We pre cut all of the shapes and when we did the activity we talked about how the shapes were put together to make the boat. We provided a model for children to copy and then they attempted to put together their own boat using the shapes. Adults provided minimal guidance where necessary. |
Butterfly To teach about circles we gave the children this butterfly to complete. Again all shapes were pre-cut and we talked about how to make the butterfly and provided a model for children to work from Robot The Robot was done to reinforce the concept of rectangles and squares and the activity was carried out as for the boats and the butterfly. |
House Building Once the children had learnt the basic shapes we gave this activity to combine the use of triangels, rectangles and squares. The children were able to work from a model or design their own |
- Portfolio Activity |
