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Content Area Content Clarification / Notes / Activities / Examples Recommended ResourcesPatterns andFunctionsCopy patterns • Copy patterns using two objectsKinaestheticLet the learners:‣ Work in groups and copy a given pattern e.g. learner, chair,learner …….‣ Two learners, one chair, two learners …..LearnersChairsApproximateDuration1 daySuggested FormalAssessmentConcrete using 3-D objectsThe teacher creates a pattern using counters and bottle tops e.g. counter,counter, bottle top, counter, counter,………‣ Let the learners copy the pattern.Space and Shape Sort and compare 3-D objects • Sort 3-D objects which differ in size according to sizesCountersBottle topsBuilding blocks and balls of different sizes 1 day‣ Learners sort and compare different objects according to size.Develop an understanding ofsymmetry in self (own body)Develop the awareness of symmetry in self (own body)Kinaesthetic‣ Let the learners name their body parts and sing any action songabout the body.‣ The teacher demonstrates to the learners the concept of symmetry byhanging a rope in front of a learner.‣ Learners should imagine that their bodies are divided into two sides.Song: “Head and shoulders, knees andtoes”A single rope to demonstrateLearner`s own bodies1 dayThe teacher talks to the learners about the concept that the body consists oftwo halves. The same body parts found on the one side of the body are alsoon the other side.Spatial Relationships • Introduce the concepts “up and down”1 dayKinaestheticLet the learners:‣ Demonstrate “up” and “down” by moving their bodies up anddown on instruction of the teacher.‣ Climb up two steps while counting the number of steps.‣ Climb down the two steps while counting.‣ Climb “up” and “down” on equipment outside.‣ Climb “up” and “down” a rope climbing ladder if the school hasone.Sing song , ”Oh the grand old duke ofYork”Make use of the stairs at the schoolJungle gym (climbing equipmentRope climbing ladder18 | P age