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This
task is designed specifically to develop skills and does not, in
the initial task, require children to consider design or material
selection. Often, quite appropriately, the majority of time spent
on a task addresses design and evaluation. However, it is important
also to ensure that we provide sufficient opportunities for children
to develop skills, including following instructions.
Ideally,
children should complete this task in small groups under the supervision
of a teacher, classroom assistant or other adult. As far as possible
it will be helpful if groups have children of similar abilities.
This will make it easier to maintain the pace most appropriate to
all group members. Depending on the size and composition of your
class, you may feel able to complete the activity as a whole class.
It
would be beneficial if the teacher completed this task before sharing
it with pupils. In doing so, a larger version could be made for
use in the classroom. It would enable the teacher to better understand
the nature of the construction and identify any potential problems
a specific group of children may have.
Activity
sheets including instructions and templates for the children to
use are provided.
It
is essential that children are encouraged to cut out and construct
items with care and accuracy, with guidance being given on how best
to do this. The instructions are presented in a step-by-step format.
They are, necessarily, limited and it is therefore important to
carefully talk through the tasks with the children.
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