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<\/a>\u201c\n\u201dI made a cat. The lollipop sticks are the whiskers. The triangle blocks are the ears.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201dI made a T for my name\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201dI made a wee mouse.\u201d<\/p>\n
To add a little challenge and further extend our shape knowledge, we decided to use loose parts to see if we could continue a simple pattern, and create our own. \u201dcork, button, cork, button\u201d. \u201cThe cork and the button look the same shape. They are circles.\u201d<\/p>\n A number of us are demonstrating an interest in the schema of positioning. \u00a0We have demonstrated this through arranging objects, lining up items and sorting items into different boxes. \u00a0This helps us develop our concentration, be able to recognise differences and similarities in objects and to explore patterns and problem solving.<\/p>\n Loose parts are a great way to developer creative, problem solving and numeracy skills. \u00a0Why not have a look and see what loose parts you can find at home. \u00a0We would love to see your wonderful creations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This week in the Discovery Room we have continued to explore our interest in shapes and loose parts. We have selected from a wide range of loose parts to create our beautiful pieces of transient art. This sparked lots of interesting conversations where we shared our views on which loose parts are our favourites! Most … Continue reading Patterns and Positioning<\/span>
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\n\u201cCork, circle, cork, circle\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\n\u201cLook I used a shell, then a cork, shell, cork, shell, cork, shell, cork. I putted a button on the top. Blue, green, blue, green. I putted a cork on top of the corks. It\u2019s so high.\u201d<\/p>\n