Target/codes: keep an invented shape and marked region fixed while comparing sparse versus dense marks; AC9AVAFD01, AC9AVAFC01. Prepare: F few/many, fixed broad shape with removable mark strips, F practice.
- Welcome · 3 min. Show the same outlined rectangle twice. Both contain dots; one has three, the other has many separated dots.
- Model · 4 min. Explain “few” and “many” as count comparison within the same region. It is a visible/labelled density decision, not a claim of actual roughness.
- Try together · 5 min. Child chooses a card and explains by count, pointing, AAC or fixed raised samples. Exact counting is not the art target.
- Child choice · 7 min. Child draws or directs marks inside an invented paper parcel label, choosing sparse or dense for their own intended effect. Approved actual marking is optional.
- Notice · 4 min. Record which has more marks and what child meant to emphasise. A unique alternative distribution can be valid if explained.
- Close · 2 min. Save both options for a larger composition.