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Hunting Shapes

Grade Level:
K
Subject:
Math and Art
Topic:
Hunting Shapes
Objective:
Students will be able to identify specific two dimensional shapes geometric shapes.
Students will be able to practice pattern recognition and tracing.
Students will be able to develop critical thinking and literacy skills by using words to describe shapes.
Students will be able to describe what they've learned by completing the Shapes Are Me Worksheet.
Prep:
Obtain a copy of The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, The book tells the story of a triangle who wants to experience life as other shapes and is transformed into various ones.

Have two dimensional models of shapes selected for the lesson. These have been pre-cut, labeled and laminated.

Pick out some classroom items that are shapes you will use in the lesson such as the door, windows, shelves, or the clock and label with bright colored laminated paper.

Review the Shapes! A Geometry Activity for Children website and bookmark it on the classroom computers.

Make one copies of the Two-Dimensional Task Sheet and a copy of the Shape Hunt Reflection Sheet for each student.
Materials:
Computer with Internet access
large colorful paper
laminator
Scissors
tape
copied worksheets (Two-Dimension Task Worksheet, and Shape Hunt Reflection Sheet)
The Book The Greedy Triangle By: Marilyn Burns
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