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Teaching about Shapes
Subject: Maths
(This idea was contributed by Stephnie Boyd)
Age Range: 5 to 7

Here are 5 ideas for games when teaching the younger classes about shape:

1. Game: Give each child a different shape. and call out directions such as, "everyone who has a square jump 3 times."

2. Making shapes out of mala/clay is a great way for children to really appreciate the shape they are making, its corners sides etc. Plus it's active and fun!

3. Shape bingo - its easy to make simple bingo cards and it's easy to play.

4. Treasure hunt - in the classroom, or weather permitting the playground, hide shapes and ask the children to search for them.

5. Pictures - give the children different shapes cut out of paper or card. They then stick them onto a larger sheet creating a person, house or abrtract art.


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