Shapes Lesson Plans

First graders explore two-dimensional shapes. Individually, children follow directions to draw shapes. Learners use shaving cream, geoboards, yarn, marshmallows, and toothpicks to create shapes. As a class, 1st graders brainstorm descriptions of each shape, paying particular attention to the number of sides and angles.

First graders create two-dimensional shapes. In this shapes instructional activity, 1st graders learn about different two-dimensional shapes. Students have many hands-on experiences with these shapes including the use of geoboards, shaving cream, yarn, and drawing shapes. This instructional activity also includes an opportunity for assessment of a student's ability to follow directions.

Students use geometric shapes to describe body parts. In this geometry lesson, students use geometry vocabulary as they discuss body parts. They practice drawing bodies using shapes based on a wooden model that is poised to show specific gestures.

Students examine different shapes. In this geometry lesson plan, students review the names and attributes of plane and solid shapes. Students use shape cards to test their knowledge of each.

Fourth graders examine the relationship between two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson, 4th graders create a flat "jacket" for a three-dimensional polygon. This allows them the opportunity to see that three-dimensional shapes are just made out of multiple two-dimensional shapes.

Students explore shapes and patterns found in their own community. They identify shapes and patterns in photographs, and listen to a book about shapes. Students then examine Paul Klee paintings for shapes and patterns, and create a shape picture of something in their community.

Students identify different geometric shapes, look for them in magazines, and then take digital photographs of the shapes with interior and exterior shots.

Students become "shape detectives" as they identify, name, create and describe common shapes within pictures and objects found within the learning environment. Suggestions include incorporating shapes into all learning areas and daily activities within a preschool learning setting.

Students examine basic geometric shapes. In this geometry instructional activity, students practice recognizing circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles as they make a sweet treat.

Fourth graders compare characteristics of geometric shapes. In this shapes lesson, 4th graders choose a shape to identify. Students will then list its characteristics, compare and then categorize their shape among the other shapes chosen by their classmates.