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CREATING 2D

SHAPES
While they sat in the group and watched the playdough ingredients being gathered, Future Einstein made
black playdough with the educator. As they made playdough, they sat on the chairs and prepared to create
3D shapes. Children were provided with play dough and toothpicks. The educator demonstrated how to use
play dough to make miniature balls and stick them together on toothpicks to form a triangle or square
shape. They actively developed the triangle as a first step and then the shapes of their choice. Children
manipulated the playdough as they moulded it and connected toothpicks to form various geometric shapes.
This helped develop spatial concepts and exploration through touch and movement.

Tristan, "I will make a triangle shape".


Yaqoub, "I think I will make a square shape, that's my favourite".
Michael, "I made three mini playdough balls".
Marita, "Yeah, I got four toothpicks".

Omar watched Tristan, Yaqoub, Michael, and Marita at the playdough table make different 3D shapes. Then,
Omar said, "Look, Michael, I made a triangle." By interacting with his peers, Omar showcased his excitement
and social skills.

DISPOSITIONS
Problem-Solving: Creating 3D shapes with playdough and toothpicks
encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and experimentation. They
learn how to manipulate materials, balance shapes, troubleshoot issues,
and persist in achieving their goals.

Creativity and Expression: Children can express their creativity and


imagination while building 3D shapes with playdough and toothpicks.

Persistence: Creating 3D shapes requires patience and persistence.


Children show perseverance by persisting in their efforts to shape
playdough, insert toothpicks, and troubleshoot problems during
construction.

Collaboration: Children collaborate, share, exchange ideas, and problem-


solve collectively. They communicate, negotiate, and cooperate with peers,
fostering positive social interactions and teamwork skills

LINK TO EYLF OUTCOME


Learning outcome 1.1: Children feel safe, secure, and supported.

Learning outcome 4.2: Children develop a range of skills and processes such as
problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and
investigating.

Learning outcome 4.3: Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one
context to another.

Learning outcome 5.1: Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a
range of purposes.
(ADGE, 2022).

TEACHING STRATEGIES USED

Demonstration: Educators can demonstrate to children how to make 3D shapes


and toothpicks by rolling play dough into balls and connecting them with
toothpicks. Role model the process and provide clear instructions.

Scaffolding: Children can be scaffolded by starting with simple shapes and


progressing into challenging shapes like pyramids or prisms.

Encourage: Children can be encouraged to make the different shapes to enhance


shape recognition.

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