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Content Area Content Clarification / Notes / Activities/ExamplesRecommended ResourcesApproximateDurationSuggested FormalAssessmentConcrete using 3-D objects‣ Let learners look for rectangular objects in the classroom.Rectangular objects in the classroom.ContinuedPlay a game “Which one is missing?”‣ Put a number of 2-D shapes (not more than 5 shapes) on apiece of paper in the middle of the carpet e.g. the shapes fromthe game “Logi-Shapes”.‣ Discuss each shape with the learners.‣ Give the learners opportunity to memorise the type of shapeson the piece of paper.‣ The learners close their eyes.‣ The teacher removes one of the shapes.‣ The learners must open their eyes and identify which shape ismissing.‣ Repeat the process.‣ Promote the development of geometric shapes by providing avariety of card games such as “What’s in a square?” or anyother available.Variety of shapes e.g. Logi-shapes.Spatial Relationships • The position of two or more objects in relation to the learner1 dayKinaestheticLet the learners:‣ Stand between two objects or two learners.‣ Stand next to the girl with the blue dress.‣ Stand next to the boy with the brown sandals.‣ Walk between the boxes.‣ Crawl round the table.‣ Crawl under the chair.‣ Put the chair in front of you.‣ Put the chair behind you.‣ Stand on your chair.‣ Sit on the floor.‣ Put the chair on top of you.‣ Put the chair next to you.‣ Put the chair on your left side/right side.2 chairs.88 | P age