A powerpoint explaining and exploring repeating patterns for nursery, preschool, kindergarten and reception class children

A Powerpoint teaching children about the 2D shapes; circle, square, triangle, rectangle, pentagon, hexagon and octagon with information on each shape, pictures of the shape in the real world and a shape hunt sheet

A powerpoint and assessment sheet to help children learn how to use words to describe patterns - blobby, zigzag, etc

A robot themed topic web and Enhanced Provision/Continuous Provision plan for age 30 - 50 months

A microwave recipe for playdough. Powerpoint which can also be printed and laminated for tabletop adult supported or independent activity. Teacher prompts for literacy and mathematics included

A powepoint teaching children all about circles, cones, cylinders, domes, spheres and ovals. Great for immersing children in circular shapes and for starting shape hunting

A recipe for playdough which can be used in class to teach about recipes, instructions, steps, lists and number recognition. For older children this can be an activity to try to follow instructions and make playdough independently

A collection of resources and plans for a 2D shape week/ day. Included: Collage activity plan with shapes to cut out and collage border templates Shape hunt plan and supporting hunt sheet Shape path activity plan Shape continuous provision plan