Look around you
Encourage children to look more closely at the details of objects by introducing new and exciting experiences.
* Look for patterns as you lie on your backs and observe the blue sky through the branches of a tree, or examine the criss-cross patterns of veins on the back of a leaf. Discover man-made patterns in the colourful panes of a stained glass window or the arrangement of bricks on a wall.
* Observe colours in a rainbow, a tub of shiny beads or a brightly patterned fabric.
* Experiment with colour mixing at the paint table and discuss the new shades that the children have created.
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