Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basic concepts of shapes and their properties. They will be able to identify, name, and describe different shapes found in their environment.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Scissors (if appropriate and safe for the student)
• Glue (if appropriate and safe for the student)
• Access to a space for movement and exploration

Before starting the lesson, make sure to review common shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. Prepare a small area where the student can explore and find shapes in their environment.

Activities

• Shape Hunt:

  Take a walk around your home or yard and look for different shapes. Ask the student to point out and name the shapes they see, such as windows (rectangles) and doors (rectangles).

• Shape Art:

  Using the paper and crayons, have the student draw their favorite shapes. Encourage them to create a picture using only shapes, like a house made of squares and triangles.

• Shape Collage:

  If using scissors and glue is safe, cut out shapes from colored paper or magazines. The student can then create a collage by gluing the shapes onto another piece of paper.

• Shape Movement:

  Play a game where the student has to move like different shapes. For example, they can roll like a circle, jump like a triangle, or slide like a rectangle.

Talking Points

• "What shape is this? Can you find something in our house that looks like a circle?"
• "How many sides does a triangle have? Let's count them together!"
• "Can you think of a place where you see a square? Maybe a window or a picture frame?"
• "Shapes are all around us! What other shapes can we find outside?"
• "Let's make a fun picture using only shapes. What will you create?"