Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• Magnatiles set
• Clear workspace

Before starting the lesson, make sure you are familiar with the different shapes that can be created using Magnatiles.

Activities

1. Build a square using Magnatiles. Count the number of sides and corners.

2. Create a triangle using Magnatiles. Count the number of sides and corners.

3. Build a rectangle using Magnatiles. Count the number of sides and corners.

4. Construct a circle using Magnatiles. Discuss why a circle does not have sides or corners.

5. Challenge yourself to build a shape of your choice using Magnatiles. Describe the shape's sides and corners.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to explore different shapes using Magnatiles."
• "A square has four equal sides and four corners. Can you find a square in the Magnatiles set?"
• "A triangle has three sides and three corners. Can you create a triangle using Magnatiles?"
• "A rectangle has two pairs of equal sides and four corners. Can you build a rectangle with Magnatiles?"
• "A circle is a special shape that doesn't have any sides or corners. Can you think of something round like a circle?"
• "Now, let's have fun building a shape of your choice using Magnatiles. Describe its sides and corners."