Shapes are all around us, indoors and out and are easy to spot and learn about! Making shapes from natural materials presents a hands on way for children to create different shapes and think carefully about their properties. What do they need to think about to make a square and not a rectangle? Can they create regular and irregular shapes? Are some materials easier than others to use? Have a look at the activity page attached for further ideas on trying this out and on differentiating across levels: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/learningoutdoorssupportteam/making-shapes-from-natural-materials/

Aly’s video will give some ideas for making shapes outdoors and how to help learners think about the properties of shapes and using the correct Maths vocabulary.

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