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Explore the slide show of objects from the present. Look at the images, read the descriptions and discuss.

Vortex

A blue and red hard plastic vortex with a black tail

This hard plastic vortex is blue and red with a black tail.

Pushalong car

A shiny green plastic car with yellow wheels and an orange steering wheel decorated with smiley stars

This shiny green plastic car has yellow wheels decorated with smiley stars. On the side there are stars on a blue background. The orange steering wheel has a yellow horn.

Slippery dip

A green and blue plastic slippery dip with an orange slide

This plastic slippery dip has two green steps, an orange slide and two blue handles.

Computer game

A computer game showing a board with six rows, each with seven holes. Red and blue counters are present in 19 holes. Players try to make a straight line with four of their counters

This computer game has six rows, each with seven holes. After players choose the menu items the computer selects the first player who is red or blue. The mouse is used to move counters. The first player to place four counters in a straight line in any direction is the winner.

Teacher questions

Teachers could ask the following questions during this activity.