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Shapes - Kindergarten Unit PlanShapes - Kindergarten Unit Plan
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MENSA Education & Research Foundation
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K - 2nd
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Shapes - Kindergarten

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Extend scholars' learning experience with a unit consisting of five shape lesson plans, an extension activity, assessment, and rubric. Begin by reading a story about shapes, then conduct an overview and assign pupils' their first activity--coloring shapes based on attributes. Next, get up and moving with the Hokey Pokey Shape Song. Finally, analyze paintings and take a walk around campus to identify shapes.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

2-d shapes, shapes, coloring shapes, shapes drawing, shapes recognition, geometric art, geometric figures, geometric shapes, triangles, squares, circles, ovals, rectangles, rhombus, pentagons, parallelograms, trapezoids, hexagons, octagons

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Take brain breaks with the song and dance from lesson three
  • Copy shapes on cardstock paper and laminate for continued use
  • Send lessons home as a learning packet over long breaks or vacation

Classroom Considerations

  • The unit is designed to meet the needs of children who are gifted and talented and/or have the ability to work independently  
  • The overview states that although the lessons can be completed in multiple environments, they are best suited for the classroom
  • A variety of materials are required for each lesson; review what is needed prior to implementation 

Pros

  • Each lesson plan is written clearly and in detail
  • Shapes are large and neatly designed
  • The unit offers a variety of opportunities for learners to show what they know about shapes

Cons

  • Beware of broken links 

Common Core

K.G.A.1 K.G.A.2 K.G.B.4 1.G.A.1 2.G.A.1

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