Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• Legos (various colors and sizes)
• A flat surface to build on
• A printout or drawing of basic geometric shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle)

Activities

1. Introduction to Shapes: Show the printout or drawing of basic geometric shapes to the student. Discuss each shape and its characteristics (e.g., a circle has no corners, a square has four equal sides and corners, etc.).
2. Building Shapes: Using the Legos, ask the student to build different shapes they have just learned about. Encourage them to use different colors for each shape to make it more visually appealing.
3. Shape Hunt: Hide some Legos around the room and ask the student to find specific shapes. For example, "Can you find a square Lego?" or "Where is the triangle Lego hiding?" This activity will reinforce their understanding of the shapes and help them recognize them in different contexts.
4. Create a Shape: Challenge the student to create their own unique shape using the Legos. They can combine different pieces to form a new shape. Encourage them to name their shape and describe its characteristics.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about shapes and build them with Legos!"
• "Shapes are all around us. Can you think of any shapes you see in your everyday life?"
• "A circle is a shape that has no corners. Can you find something in our room that is shaped like a circle?"
• "A square has four equal sides and corners. Can you find something in our room that is shaped like a square?"
• "A triangle has three sides and three corners. Can you find something in our room that is shaped like a triangle?"
• "Let's use our Legos to build different shapes. Can you build a square using the Legos?"
• "Now, let's go on a shape hunt! Can you find a circle Lego in the room?"
• "Great job! Now, let's get creative and build our own unique shape using the Legos. What will you call your shape?"