Red Robins

Amanda's Christmas craft activity has been Christmas robins. The focus for this activity was shapes. The children re created a robin using a circle for his body, square eyes, a triangular beak an oval tummy and rectangle feet. Amanda discussed the different shapes with the children and labelled them for those who were unsure. We talked about the names of the shapes over and over as the children used glue to make their own robin, choosing where they wanted to stick the shapes. Amanda extended the activity for those who were knew the names of shapes and asked them to see if they could find particular shapes in the environment such as the circular clock or snack plates etc.
Mathematics - Shape, space and measure - Shows an interest in shape and space by playing with shapes or making arrangements with objects. Shows interest in shapes in the environment. Shows awareness of similarities of shapes in the environment.