Step in Progression
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Interaction Ideas (Painting)
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Objects the same
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As children are painting observe the shapes in their pictures. Focus their attention on the features of these shapes by encouraging them to paint others that are similar. For example:
As appropriate, encourage the children to look at the shapes others have used in their paintings and focus on the features of these.
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Objects the same and different
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Make some paintings with the children. Ask them whether they are happy for these paintings to be cut up and used. Assist them to cut up the paintings so there is one key painted feature or shape on each piece. Encourage children to sort the painting parts, focusing on the features shared by the painted shapes.
Follow the sorting with questions that encourage children to describe their thinking with a focus on the attributes of the shapes in the painted pieces:
Once children have finished painting and their work is dry, invite them to look at each other's paintings and talk about these. Encourage them to focus on the shapes in the paintings and the features these share.
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Classifying objects
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Provide a wide variety of objects and shapes at the painting table for children to use as stamps to make prints. As the children use the shapes focus their attention on the features of the stamps they are making and encourage them to group these. For example:
Have a variety of objects and shapes available to children as they paint. Encourage them to use the shapes in their paintings, and draw their attention to some of the features shared by groups of shapes. For example:
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