Early years shape

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

    Age
    3 to 5

    In this activity, children have the opportunity to wrap some toys and to measure and discuss the size of the box or wrapping paper that they will need.

  • 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, using 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 own movement 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.