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Organise a shoe shop role-play activity.
Planned learning intentions
To explore mathematical concepts of number, shape and size in a practical context
To explore roles and experiences through role play
Adult:child ratio 1:4
Resources
Shoes and boots of different sizes and styles, shoe boxes, paper carrier bags, chairs, foot measures (real or made), footstools, shoe horn, till, open shelf unit, pens, receipt books
Preparation
Stick templates of the shoes and boots to the lids of the boxes.
Activity ideas
* Encourage the children to talk about the shoes that they are wearing, their experiences of buying shoes and footwear for different occasions and weather conditions.
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