Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe different geometric shapes found at the playground.

Materials and Prep

• No materials required.
• Prior knowledge of basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) is helpful.

Activities

1. Take a virtual tour of a playground using pictures or videos. Observe and identify different geometric shapes present in the playground equipment.

2. Draw a simple map of a playground on a piece of paper. Label the different geometric shapes you identified in the previous activity.

3. Create a shape scavenger hunt at the playground. Make a list of different geometric shapes for you to find while playing. Check them off as you find them.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Did you know that shapes are all around us, even at the playground? Let's explore and find some shapes today!"
• "Look at this picture of a slide. What shape do you see? That's right, it's a triangle! Triangles have three sides and three corners."
• "Can you find a shape that has four sides and four corners? That's called a square! Look for something square-shaped at the playground."
• "We also have circles at the playground. Can you spot something that is round like a circle? Remember, circles have no corners and the edge is the same distance from the center all around."
• "Let's draw a map of the playground and label the shapes we find. This will help us remember and visualize them later."
• "Now it's time for a shape scavenger hunt! We have a list of shapes to find. Let's explore the playground and see how many we can find."
• "Great job! You have learned about different geometric shapes at the playground. Shapes are all around us, and it's fun to spot them wherever we go!"