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Lesson 1: Pattern: Repeating patterns

Having looked at the patterns around them, children dip everyday objects in paint to create repeating patterns, varying the direction of the pattern and colours of the paint and paper

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: If motor skills are less developed, encourage them to select larger shapes to print with, eg a cotton reel, an easy to grip piece of balsa wood, a larger, deeper bottle top.

Pupils working at greater depth: Can use a variety of patterns to make quite complex patterns so encourage them to experiment and take risks. They might go beyond four pieces.

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