Module 3 discussion: Making play resources for patterns

  • Module 3 discussion: Making play resources for patterns

    Posted by Discussion Forum on March 28, 2023 at 7:02 am

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    Playtime! Make your own resource from everyday objects to help your learners with patterns. Share your ideas with others on the social learning page. Share pictures or videos if you can and check out what others have shared.

    Tshepo Ditshane replied 3 weeks, 6 days ago 72 Members · 77 Replies
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  • Nontando Buyisile Zulu

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    June 19, 2023 at 5:16 pm

    I could suggest some ideas for everyday objects that could be used for playtime and learning. How about using buttons of different colors and sizes to create patterns? Or using straws in various colors to create structures and patterns? Additionally, animal-shaped erasers can be used to identify and create patterns while having fun. Students could also use dried pasta, in differing shapes and sizes, to form patterns and shapes. These are just a few everyday objects that could be implemented into playtime and learning to boost engagement and cognition.

    • Khanyisile Nzama

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      September 13, 2023 at 4:22 pm

      I like your idea

    • Lungile Nokwanda Shange

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      September 15, 2023 at 9:43 pm

      I like your idea

    • NOMFUNDO MKHIZE

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      September 17, 2023 at 3:51 am

      Brilliant idea I like that

    • Mantsho Lillian Tlali

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      September 20, 2023 at 12:08 pm

      Good idea!

    • Nirupa Ramchander

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      September 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm

      Good idea.Also try using egg trays.Learners can make a wiggly worm 🪱 to colour each patt differently.They can also use the container to place different items to make a pattern like beads or counters.Thet can also use beans to show number patters.

    • Nomfundo Cele

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      September 23, 2023 at 3:07 am

      I like it . It’s a brilliant idea

    • Nontokozo Promise

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      October 2, 2023 at 5:57 am

      I love your ideas they are colourful and fun for learners and they learn best when they having fun.

    • Sithembile Nsele

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      October 11, 2023 at 5:31 am

      Good ideas

  • Thembisile Khanyisile

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    June 21, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    If teaching number patterns , numbers which goes in two’s , I can use learners themselves ,their bodyparts to introduce my lesson eg arms , legs, eyes, ears asking them different questions like one learner 2 legs , 5 learners 10 ears ,such simple challenging question to create a mental maths which challenge their thinking skill ,,In Geometric patterns I can start by using one shape but changing colours to create a pattern eg red circle and yellow circle continuously

  • Ncamsile Mthethwa

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    September 2, 2023 at 8:41 pm

    I would suggest pattern cards, cut the colored construction paper or cardstock into small cards, use the colored pencils or markers to draw simple patterns such as AB,AAB,ABC, etc. Encourage learners to continue the pattern by drawing or placing small stickers or dots accordingly.

  • GASERENCWE Ruth Jonker

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    September 3, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    I would suggest that pattern is a big part of building early maths skills.learners can look for patterns and create their own

    • Nomvelo Portia

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      September 24, 2023 at 5:15 pm

      I agree with you your idea is prefer

  • Gloria Maletlhogonolo Mahlangu

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    September 3, 2023 at 10:25 pm

    I suggest that pattern is a repeated sequence ,eg:it can be shapes,colours,sounds or movement.in everyday life,we encounter patterns in countless ways:from the rhythm of music to the arrangement of bricks on a path or changing of season.

  • Bekezela Nomusa Khumalo

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    September 9, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    Patterns make learning to be more fun. I will also ask the learners to use their body parts eg. hands and feet to make patterns. I will have cards placed on the ground,learners will use their hands and feet to follow the pattern.They can clap or jump also.

  • Nokukhanya Manukuza

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    September 11, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    animal-shaped erasers can be used to identify and create patterns while having fun. Students could also use dried pasta, in differing shapes and sizes, to form patterns and shapes. These are just a few everyday objects that could be implemented into playtime and learning to boost engagement and cognition.

  • Nontokozo Makhanya

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    September 11, 2023 at 11:33 pm

    You can help them sort items before learning to recognize patterns. You can use different colors blocks or cubes have them sort, stack and count them. By doing this simple and fun activity children will begin to notice things repeat in the certain order by size, shape or color

  • THOBEKILE GWIJA

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    September 12, 2023 at 9:27 am

    You can help them sort items before learning to recognize patterns. You can use different colors blocks or cubes have them sort, stack and count them. By doing this simple and fun activity children will begin to notice things repeat in the certain order by size, shape or color

  • Noluthando Mkize

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    September 12, 2023 at 1:40 pm

    Object play is any play involving an object, and it ranges from young infants grasping and mouthing anything within reach, to toddlers stacking blocks, and older children playing with a kitchen set and play food. While object play often involves toys, it certainly isn’t exclusive to toys.

  • Nolwazi Noluthando Mbatha

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    September 12, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    I can use flashcards to make patterns. I’ll take 10 pieces of different colors and write numbers from 1 to 10 in each card and paste it on the wall or ask them to past it on their desks

  • Nqobile Kweyama

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    September 12, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    I can use cards with different shape and different colours,then they have to set-up it accordingly e.g squares with squares

  • Sayinile Lungile Ncokwane

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    September 12, 2023 at 2:26 pm

    patterns is helpful, it makes learning to be fun and reduce their thinking skills in mental maths.

  • Samukelisiwe Samke

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    September 12, 2023 at 2:27 pm

    I would suggest patterns cards learners will look patterns and create their own place card on the floor and jump while they counting loudly

  • Nothando Ntokozo Myeza

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    September 12, 2023 at 5:08 pm

    I would suggest an apple pattern where students add an apple to an empty basket up to 10 apples. Let learners create their own pettern

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