Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe basic geometric shapes.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper (various colors)
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers or crayons

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Shape Collage

   1. Cut out different shapes from the construction paper, such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.

   2. Glue the shapes onto a separate sheet of paper to create a collage.

   3. Use markers or crayons to draw lines or patterns around the shapes.

2. Shape Hunt

   1. Go on a shape hunt around your house or backyard.

   2. Look for objects that resemble geometric shapes, such as a clock (circle), a book (rectangle), or a stop sign (octagon).

   3. Point out and name the shapes you find.

3. Shape Sorting

   1. Cut out multiple shapes of the same kind from the construction paper.

   2. Mix up the shapes and place them in a pile.

   3. Sort the shapes into groups based on their similarities (e.g., all circles together, all squares together).

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about shapes."
• "Shapes are all around us. Can you think of any shapes you have seen?"
• "We can use different colors to make our shape collage. What shapes would you like to use?"
• "Let's go on a shape hunt! Can you find any shapes in this room?"
• "When we sort shapes, we put the same shapes together. Can you help me sort these shapes?"
• "Great job! You have learned about different shapes today. Can you tell me the names of some shapes we talked about?"