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Sense <strong>of</strong> direction • Develop a sense <strong>of</strong> direction by using the arrow flash cards <strong>and</strong>the arrow chart1 dayConcrete using 3-D objectsLet the learners‣ Draw a horizontal figure eight on the chalkboard. Ensure thatlearners cross the midline e.g.ChalkboardSemi-concrete using 2-D shapesLet learners individually or in small groups:‣ Keep eyes on the flash card <strong>and</strong> move his/her arm in thedirection indicated by the arrow <strong>and</strong> speak while doing it e.g. Iflearner puts his/her arm out, he/she must say “right”.‣ For up <strong>and</strong> down movements the learner may use either arm.‣ Indicate directions on the arrow chart.Flash card with only one arrow. Turn flash card indifferent directionsArrow Chart (poster with arrows in different directions)ContinuedMeasurement Mass • Reinforce the knowledge gained in week 27 that involves mass- Lightest/heaviestKinaestheticLet learners:‣ Compare the masses <strong>of</strong> three to five identical containers (e.g.400g empty tins) containing different amounts <strong>of</strong> s<strong>and</strong>, so thattheir masses differ.‣ Put them in order from lightest to heaviest by feeling themasses. Afterwards a balancing scale may be used todetermine whether or not the learners were correct‣ Suggestion:Experiment to see how many metal washers or nails can bebalanced to have the same mass. Any other objects can beused.Terminology:up/down; in/out; top/bottom ; front/back ; in front<strong>of</strong>/behind; on top or above/ under or below;the one side/the other side; next to ; left <strong>and</strong> rightEmpty tins which are the same sizeA balancing scaleObjects such as Lego blocks1 day75 | P age

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