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While enjoying painting large pieces of cardboard outdoors, a nursery child at St John with St Mark C E Primary School in Bury decided that her contribution looked like a pond. Anne Dawson, higher level teaching assistant, recognised the potential for child-initiated learning and extended the activity to link with the children's mathematical development by encouraging them to transform their efforts into an interactive display entitled 'Five little ducks'. Mathematical development focus

Mathematical development focus

Numbers as labels and for counting

Planned learning intentions (Stepping stones)

* To show an interest in numbers and counting

* To use some number names and number language spontaneously

* To enjoy joining in with number rhymes and songs

* To use mathematical language in play

Resources

* Large cardboard box * paint rollers * paint in shades of blue * white paint * tissue paper * wool * pictures of a mother duck and babies taken from a computer * card numerals from 1 to 5 * laminator * Velcro * PVA glue Step by step

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