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Cartesian Plain Grid

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  • Step 1Begin by printing out the activity by clicking ‘Download Template’ above. This sheet is designed at A4 but you may like to enlarge it to A3 if you find the text too small.
  • Step 2Follow the instructions on the sheet. Plot the points, connecting each point with a line as you go. Continue doing so until you see STOP. Once you see STOP, lift your pen and start the next group.
  • Step 3Once you have completed the puzzle, try adding colour with coloured markers or pencils.
  • Step 4After children have completed these activities, they may wish to create their own designs and test each others skills!
  • Step 5ANSWER: Fish.

Materials used in this activity

Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers Deskpack - Pack of 32
Optional
Product Code: 10186
EACH $43.99 (inc GST) $39.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $35.19 (inc GST) $31.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
Optional
Product Code: 10364
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
36 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Round Paint Brushes - Assorted - Pack of 30
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Product Code: 10708
EACH $38.49 (inc GST) $34.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $30.79 (inc GST) $27.99 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 10897
EACH Was: $43.99 Now: $27.50 (inc GST) Was: $39.99 Now: $25.00 (ex GST)
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Cup Sequins - Multi - 50g Pack
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Product Code: 11126
EACH $4.39 (inc GST) $3.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 15624
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
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Product Code: 16142
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
8 or more $17.59 (inc GST) $15.99 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 17914
EACH $12.86 (inc GST) $11.69 (ex GST)
3 or more $10.66 (inc GST) $9.69 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
Optional
Product Code: 20770
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
50 to 99 $4.39 (inc GST) $3.99 (ex GST) 100 or more $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Junior Artist Paint - 500ml - Set of 11 Colours
Optional
Product Code: 20806
EACH $108.78 (inc GST) $98.89 (ex GST)
3 or more $84.58 (inc GST) $76.89 (ex GST)          
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