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Busy Things hosts over 1600 curriculum-linked activities and games for early years and primary aged children. A school subscription also includes lots of features and tools for teachers that promise to save planning time. Take a free trial to have a proper play or book a demo here.
Colour a bug
Choose a minibeast and colour it in. Try out all the different colours, textures and stamps.
Notice how all your marks are symmetrical!
Discussion points
- What kind of minibeast have you made?
- How many legs does your minibeast have?
- How many wings does it have?
- What does your minibeast like to eat?
- Where does it like to live?
Teaching tips:
Use with ‘Flowers’, Snowflakes’ and ‘Mirror magic’ for activities around symmetry. Children could explore the classroom or outdoor area for items which look symmetrical or not symmetrical. Stem sentences: ‘A ____ is symmetrical because ______.’ ‘A _____ is not symmetrical because _______.’
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- Customisable games and activities targeting core maths, literacy and phonics skills
- Creative activities working with colours, shapes and sounds
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- Set assignments and collate results
- Play on desktop computers, laptops and tablets
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