Planned learning intentions
To begin to talk about the shapes of everyday objects
To talk about, recognise and recreate simple patterns
To remember and talk about significant things that have happened to them
Resources
Patterned tablecloth ,white paper ,red, green and yellow paint ,yellow and red shiny paper ,card ,glitter ,sequins ,coloured tissue ,sponge off-cuts ,PVA glue ,cardboard zig-zag packaging material ,paper plates ,felt pens
Step by step
* Invite the children to talk about picnics or barbecues they have enjoyed over the summer.
* Suggest making a picnic picture and discuss what to include, based on their memories.
* Talk about the colours and patterns the children can see in the tablecloth. Present them with a large rectangle of white paper, some strips of zig-zag packaging material and shallow trays of different coloured paint to dip the strips into. Explain that you would like them to create a patterned tablecloth using the materials.
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