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Making
Robots...
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Mathematical
Development
Early learning
goal...
80c - Use language such as circle of bigger to describe the shape and
size of solids and flat shapes.
Ideas for resources
Giant cardboard boxes, small and large tubs and tubes, springs, metal
bits and bobs, rubber gloves, large foil containers, cogs, art straws,
2D shapes, paper plates, PVA glue, string and other fastenings, glue
gun (staff use only).
Activity
Children and adults work together to make a robot with moving parts
that a child can fit inside, and decorate it with shapes.
Adults role
To use and develop children's understanding of the language of shape
and size, and ensure that children experience being inside a 3D shape.
Examples of
learning in other areas
| PSE
36b |
Work
as part of a group or class, taking turns and sharing fairly. |
| CLL
48 |
Interact
with others, negotiate plans and activities and taking turns in
conversation. |
| MD
80c |
Use
language such as circle or bigger to describe the shape and size
of solid and flat shapes. |
| KU
90b |
Select
the tools and techniques they need to shape, assemble and join the
materials they are using. |
| PD
114a |
Handle
tools, objects, construction and malleable materials safely and
with increasing control. |
| CD
120 |
Explore
colour, texture, shape, form and space in two and three dimensions. |
Other ideas
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Blowing
Bubbles - on a large scale (hoops). |
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Streamers
for making shapes. |
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Finding
out what large shapes roll down a slide. e.g. boxes. |
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Making
a picnic with different shaped food. |
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Skittles
made from junk materials (3D shapes). |
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Hopscotch
with squares and circles. |
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