Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Travis the Train Delivers Shapes PPTTravis the Train Delivers Shapes PPT
Publisher
Positively Autism
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
Pre-K - 3rd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
3 more...
Resource Type
Presentations
Audience
For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
19
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
1 more...
Technology
Projection
Internet Access
PPT

Travis the Train Delivers Shapes

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Triangle, circle, square, rectangle, oval, star, diamond, heart. Travis the Train delivers eight shapes for learners with autism to identify. Part of a learning unit on shapes.

16 Views 12 Downloads

Concepts

autism, 2-d shapes

Additional Tags

programs

Instructional Ideas

  • Introduce only a few shapes at a time to reduce stress
  • Print and laminate the pages, or load them on a computer or smart phone

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource begins with an ad for materials for purchase; however, no purchase is necessary to utilize the resource
  • Directions for use are found on the last pages of the 14-page packet

Pros

  • The activity takes advantage of learners' interests
  • One shape and its name is introduced at a time
  • The final pages asks kids to identify all of the shapes

 

Cons

  • None

See similar resources:

Printables

Activities for "Decreasing Supermarket Tantrums"

Positively Autism
Priming and shaping, two teaching strategies used to prepare kids for upcoming activities, are detailed in this resource that models how to prepare kids for a trip to the supermarket. Activities include creating a shopping list,...
Pre-K - 3rd Health
PPT

Boxcar Sight Words

Positively Autism
These colorful pages are sure to engage learners fascinated by trains. It was designed expressly for learners with autism. Nine common sight words are printed on the sides of different colored boxcars parked in a train yard.
Pre-K - 3rd Visual & Performing Arts
Lesson Plan

A Shape-Note Singing Lesson

Curated OER
Students discover the shape-note method of singing. In this reading and notating music lesson, students learn the four shapes of the shape-note method and the tradition of Sacred Harp singers. Students sing the shapes of "Yankee Doodle"...
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
Lesson Plan

The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, by Dr. Seuss: A Class Mural

Curated OER
A cut and paste mural activity is a fun activity to complete after reading a Dr. Seuss book. For this shape recognition and art lesson, students read the book The Shape of Me and Other Stuff and discuss the main idea. A class mural...
K - 1st Visual & Performing Arts
Unit Plan

Architecture: It's Elementary!—First Grade

American Institute of Architects
Build an interest and appreciation for architecture in your young learners with this fun 10-lesson art unit. Engaging children in using their five senses, the class first observes the environment around them, paying...
1st - 3rd Math
Lesson Plan

Abstract Art: Line, Shape And Color

Curated OER
Students define and create an abstract art work. They introduce the artist Piet Mondrian and review geometric shapes (rectangles & squares), straight , angular lines, color.
K - 2nd Visual & Performing Arts
Lesson Plan

Abstract Art: Line, Shape And Color

Curated OER
Students create abstract works of art using techniques learned from the artwork of Piet Mondrian, construction paper, pre-cut shapes, and glue in this early-elementary Art lesson. A great lesson to introduce the concept of Abstract art.
K - 2nd Visual & Performing Arts
Lesson Plan

Straberry Girl: Florida's Location and Shape

Curated OER
Students explore geography by reading a story about Florida. In this Florida vegetation lesson, students read the book Strawberry Girl and identify the locations in Florida that are mentioned in the book. Students identify the type of...
3rd - 6th Visual & Performing Arts
Lesson Plan

Buildings, Buildings Everywhere

Curated OER
Students gain awareness of shapes in architecture by creating a painting of their school and writing a reflective summary of their study of architecture.
3rd - 5th English Language Arts
Lesson Plan

Forms in Architecture

Curated OER
Students explore shapes and forms in architecture. This lesson also introduce students to the concepts of form and function in architecture. They take an architectural tour (on foot or with visuals) to identify forms and shapes.
2nd - 4th Visual & Performing Arts
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use