Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe basic shapes in relation to Paddington Bear.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and pencil
- Paddington Bear book or toy
Activities
- Introduction to Shapes: Start by showing the student the Paddington Bear book or toy. Ask them to identify the shapes they see on Paddington Bear. Discuss the different shapes they notice, such as circles for the bear's face, rectangles for his body, and triangles for his hat.
- Shape Hunt: Give the student a piece of paper and ask them to go on a shape hunt around the house. Instruct them to find objects that resemble basic shapes, such as a square door, a circular plate, or a triangular bookshelf. Have them draw the objects they find and label the corresponding shapes.
- Shape Collage: Provide the student with a blank piece of paper and a variety of craft materials, such as colored paper, scissors, and glue. Instruct them to create a shape collage inspired by Paddington Bear. Encourage them to use different shapes to represent different parts of Paddington Bear, such as using circles for his eyes, a rectangle for his body, and triangles for his ears.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Shapes are all around us, even in our favorite characters like Paddington Bear!"
- "Can you find a circle on Paddington Bear? What other shapes can you see on him?"
- "Let's go on a shape hunt! Look for objects in our house that resemble basic shapes."
- "What shape did you find? Can you draw it on your paper?"
- "Now, let's create a shape collage using different shapes to represent different parts of Paddington Bear."
- "Great job! You have learned how to identify and describe basic shapes in relation to Paddington Bear."