K.G.B.4
Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
21 Lesson(s)
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The identification of geometric shapes is an important kindergarten math skill. This math lesson allows students to see that shapes are all around us, even in our food!
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What do students love more than building? Building with marshmallows! In this lesson, students get to build shapes with marshmallows and toothpicks.
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What is Round? is a great book to use to look at examples of circles. The students will learn what is means to be round and learn about the attributes of a circle.
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When a Line Bends...A Shape Begins is a great book to use to introduce 2-dimensional shapes. The students will be introduced to all of the basic 2-dimensional shapes and learn about the attributes of a triangle.
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This lively, engaging activity gets students focusing on not only correct 3D shape names but attributes, as well.
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What better way to kick off 3D shapes than with food and our knowledge of 2D shapes?!
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Students have fun exploring the world of shapes as they learn about triangles and circles.
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Two-dimensional shape and three-dimensional shapes are related! Students will use play dough to see how the two kinds of shapes are related. Students will also be able to differentiate between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.
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The students have a strong understanding of plane shapes. Now they get to use this information to better understand 3D shapes in this hands-on activity.
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Finding items in the garden based on the verbal attributes given, helps students develop effective listening skills.
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Students recognize 3D shapes around them, learning their names and attributes by exploring real objects.
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An important Common Core standard for kindergarten is comparing and identifying characteristics of shapes. This hands-on lesson will help students develop your students' understanding of 3D shapes and the plane shapes that compose them.
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Students will have fun learning about 3-D shapes when they explore rectangular prisms and cubes in this interactive lesson.
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Most kindergarten students have some knowledge of basic shapes. This lesson expands this knowledge by acquainting them with two shapes they may not be as familiar with.
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