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Patterns, Shapes and Spatial Thinking

Indoor and outdoor prompts for describing shapes, extending patterns and talking about position without flashcard drilling.

  • Indoor and outdoor routes
  • Open observation questions
  • Shape finder printable
€19.00For families · Household licence
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Indoor and outdoor routes

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Open observation questions

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Shape finder printable

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Pattern and shape walk

15 minutes

Notice, describe and extend shapes and repeating patterns in real surroundings.

What you use: optional phone-free picture cards, safe walking route

How to begin

  1. Choose one shape or simple pattern to look for.
  2. Pause when either person spots an example.
  3. Describe what repeats or what makes the shape recognizable.
Words you can use straight away
“What do you notice repeating?”
“What makes these two shapes alike?”
Make it easier

Search only for circles.

Add challenge

Create and extend an action pattern after the walk.

Safety: Choose a supervised route away from traffic.

Included activities

15 minutes

Pattern and shape walk

Notice, describe and extend shapes and repeating patterns in real surroundings.

Practical educational suggestions for adults—not an assessment, diagnosis or medical advice. Adapt materials and supervision to your child and situation.