Graded figures ~ Visual Sense
Material
Box 1
Three sets of ten equilateral triangles with sides ranging from 1cm to 10cm, each set in a different colour. one red one blue and one yellow
Box 2
Three sets of ten squares with sides ranging from 1cm to 10cm, each set in a different colour. one red one blue and one yellow
Box 3
Three sets of ten circles with diameters ranging from 1cm to 10cm, each set in a different colour. one red one blue and one yellow
Direct Aim:
Further exploration of plain figures.
Indirect Aim:
Preparation for Mathematics.
Presentation:
Grade one set/shape/colour in the order.
Mix it up and encourage the child to grade and explore.
Exercises:
Exercise 1 – Grading any one set of the material.
Exercise 2 – One shape, two colours
From one box take two different colours and superimpose them into different designs.
Exercise 3 – two different shapes, two different colours
Combine the shapes, and encourage the child to superimpose from different shapes and colour and explore.
Exercise 4
Leave the child to explore any shapes or colours to do whatever he wishes.
Age:
4 ½ years. Presented parallel with knobless cylinders.
