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Geometric shapes

Functional game that combines movement, observation and shape recognition as children search for different geometric shapes while moving.

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Geometric shapes

Geometric shapes is a functional game that supports learning, in which children practice recognizing shapes by moving and observing their environment. The game inspires them to move and learn without noticing, when the attention is focused on a common task, finding the shape and finding a solution together.

Instructions

  • Shape cards/tiles are placed in different parts of the exercise room or yard.
  • The children move around the room in the way given by the instructor, for example by walking, running, jumping, crawling or balancing.
  • When the whistle blows or an agreed-upon sound signal is given, the instructor says out loud and shows the shape that the children must find.
  • The children quickly find the correct shape card and stand next to it.
  • When everyone has found the correct shape, we start again from the mark.
  • The way of moving and the shape to be found can be varied during the game.

Tip:

For younger children, there may be fewer shapes to recognize

Functional learning

Functionality is a natural way for children to learn. Children learn best when they are allowed to move, experiment, act and participate themselves. In this case, learning takes place through diverse sensations. Movement and activity support concentration, coping and motivation to learn. When doing feels meaningful and inspiring, joy is created, experiences of success and enthusiasm to learn more are created.

During functional moments, learning takes place in interaction and by doing together. When children work together, they practice listening, taking turns, paying attention to others and following common rules. Cooperation skills develop naturally as part of play and activity.

In functional learning, the focus is on child-centeredness and children's own way of learning. Adults create an interesting, safe and inspiring learning environment for children, where they dare to try, make mistakes and succeed. Movement and diverse sensations are utilized as part of learning, which makes things easier to remember.

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