Areas of Learning: Mathematical Development
Context: Exploring shapes and patterns.
Learning Intentions: To talk about, recognise and create simple patterns (MD).
To use lanuage such as bigger and circle to describethe shape and size of flat shapes (MD).
To choose colours and tools for a purpose (CD).
Success Criteria: I know/can create a simple pattern.
I know/can name and describe flat shapes.
Key Vocabulary: pattern, repeating, shape, circle, square, rectangle, triangle, star, colour, palette, tool, mouse, arrow, click, paintbrush, size, line, fill, undo, print, digial camera, photograph.

Activity one:
You will need:Active Primary guess the shape (right click on this link to save on your computer), internet access.
Uncover parts of the screen to guess the hidden shape.

Activity two:
You will need: Textease, sorting shapes (right click on this link to save on your computer).
How many different ways can you sort the shapes on screen?

Activity one:
You will need: Textease 2000 or Studio shape hat (right click on this link to save on your computer).
Create your own hat on screen using shapes from the shape bank. Decorate with more shapes, glitter and sequins and staple together.

Activity two:
You will need: simple paint program.
Create your own colourful shape using the line and fill tool. Print and create a display of shapes.

Activity one:
You will need: Textease 2000 or Studio.
Create your own picture using using the shape bank.

Activity two:
You will need: pixie, remote control toy, pixie line or mats, shape dice.
Throw the shape dice and program the Pixie or remote control toy to go to the matching shape.

Activity three:
You will need: digital camera.
Encourage the children to take pictures of different shapes in the environment around them.

Thinking Questions: Which shape do you think this is? Why?
How have you sorted the shapes?
Can you think of a different way to sort the shapes?
How many different shapes have you used in you picture?
Can you program the pixie to move to the square?
Can you program the pixie to move to another four sided shape?
How many square shaped objects have you taken a picture of using the digital camera?