What is our theme?
Shapes, Math
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Students will go on a shape scavenger hunt to find objects that are specific shapes.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
PK.G.2. Identify various two-dimensional shapes using appropriate language.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will recognize various shapes in their surroundings.
- Student will show eagerness and confidence when finding shapes.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
“Shapes Song for Children” Youtube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnoNb2OMQ6s
Materials
- Shape Hunt Check List
- Marker
- Bag to collect items
Activity (Procedure):
- Start by watching the “Shapes Song”
- Show them their scavenger hunt checklist sheet. Review the shape names.
- Tell them they are going on a shape hunt! Hand them their checklist, a marker and their bag. Show them how to cross of a shape on their checklist after it’s found.
- Ask them to come back only when they’re done!
Activity Wrap Up:
- Go through their bag of treasures with your child. Ask them to tell you what shapes they found.
-Review the shape names on their checklist one last time.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- Is my child interested in finding shapes around their home?
- Does my child know the shape names?
- What shapes is my child struggling with?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
- Find more challenging shapes: Diamond, octagon, hexagon, and rhombus
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If your child is forgetting the name of a shape, you can help them by starting to say the first sounds of the shape name and allowing them to finish it. For example: If your child is forgetting the shape name “triangle” you could help by saying ‘triiii….” And see if they can finish it!
Point out the differences on each shape. Point out the number of sides each shape has, the number of corners, the differences in length or width, etc. These detailed reviews will help build their knowledge of their shape and possibly help them remember the shape in the future more easily.
Shapes, Math
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Students will go on a shape scavenger hunt to find objects that are specific shapes.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
PK.G.2. Identify various two-dimensional shapes using appropriate language.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will recognize various shapes in their surroundings.
- Student will show eagerness and confidence when finding shapes.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
“Shapes Song for Children” Youtube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnoNb2OMQ6s
Materials
- Shape Hunt Check List
- Marker
- Bag to collect items
Activity (Procedure):
- Start by watching the “Shapes Song”
- Show them their scavenger hunt checklist sheet. Review the shape names.
- Tell them they are going on a shape hunt! Hand them their checklist, a marker and their bag. Show them how to cross of a shape on their checklist after it’s found.
- Ask them to come back only when they’re done!
Activity Wrap Up:
- Go through their bag of treasures with your child. Ask them to tell you what shapes they found.
-Review the shape names on their checklist one last time.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- Is my child interested in finding shapes around their home?
- Does my child know the shape names?
- What shapes is my child struggling with?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
- Find more challenging shapes: Diamond, octagon, hexagon, and rhombus
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If your child is forgetting the name of a shape, you can help them by starting to say the first sounds of the shape name and allowing them to finish it. For example: If your child is forgetting the shape name “triangle” you could help by saying ‘triiii….” And see if they can finish it!
Point out the differences on each shape. Point out the number of sides each shape has, the number of corners, the differences in length or width, etc. These detailed reviews will help build their knowledge of their shape and possibly help them remember the shape in the future more easily.
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