Suggestions for use: • What does this picture remind you of? • Does anyone know what the yellow squares might be used for on a footpath? • Describe what you see. • What would the different surfaces feel like to walk on? • What shapes can you see? • How could you count the circles on each square? • Is there a quick way of counting them? • Is there the same number of circles on each square? • How many circles are hidden in the bottom yellow squares? • What other shapes can you see (irregular pentagons, triangles, hexagons)? • Can you see any straight lines on any shapes? • Can you see any square numbers? • Can you see any other square numbers? • Can you use maths words to describe what you see? • Is the pattern on all the yellow squares the same? Suggested Related activities • Ask learners to look around when they are out and about to see what other patterns there are on yellow paving stones. • Use the square block, identify square numbers or play a game e.g. join the dots (like the pattern on yellow square.) Develop your own pattern. • Extend the pattern in the picture by completing the pattern in the clear area in the template attached.