Early years shape

  • The yellow NRICH logo above the words 'Early Years', on a green background.
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    Can you build this?

    Age
    3 to 5

    Children explore characteristics of shapes and use both everyday and mathematical language to describe them, talk about positions and solve problems

  • The yellow NRICH logo above the words 'Early Years', on a blue background.
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    Obstacle course

    Age
    3 to 5

    As children move around an obstacle course, adults can model positional language, encourage children to describe their movement themselves and create their own course.

  • The yellow NRICH logo above the words 'Early Years', on a red background.
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    Barrier games

    Age
    3 to 5

    Barrier games build on children's natural desire to combine block play with small world items.