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What’s included?
This download includes a list of exactly what is needed to make a Function Machine as well as x5 portrait orientation pdf instruction sheets (with photos) explaining exactly what to do - step by step.
Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support.
What is a Function Machine?
A ‘function machine’ is like a post box but when something is posted into the top slot it pops out of the lower slot reversed - to younger learners this can seem like ‘magic’ ! A Function Machine can be made from a simple shoebox and is designed for double-sided cards (credit-card size is perfect) to be posted into it.
What’s it for?
Once made a Function Machine can be used in lots of ways as different sets of double-sided cards are built up to use with it. Examples include -
- number bond facts
- adding
- doubles facts
- times tables
- practising phonics sounds (grapheme on one side, image with that initial sound on the reverse)
- reading noun words (picture on reverse reveals answer)
The list of possible uses is endless and up to you which direction to take this in…
This is a great resource to invest in making as it’s a little bit different and can be used to demonstrate learning in an interactive way and for those learners who like to ‘do’ this can really engage and keep them interested - learning without realising - perfect!
The instructions include photos from different angles, showing details at the different stages to make exactly what to do as clear as possible. It’s actually not that tricky once you grasp the aim but when it’s made (and it works!) it’s pretty cool - learners really enjoy it!
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