Grade: Kindergarten Subject: Math Unit Topic: Basic Shapes Desired learning outcome(s): - Students will be able to identify

shapes around them. - Students will be able to equate these shapes to formal shapes (square, triangle, circle, rectangle) Essential questions from learning objective: How can we find and label shapes around us? Common Core Standards: K.G.1. Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to. Learner prior knowledge/learner background experiences: Students should be familiar with basic colors and have past experience working in groups. Materials and resources needed: - Colored Post It notes (basic colors) - Divided and labeled construction paper - Magazine pages - Scissors - Pencils - Glue sticks - Crayons - BrainQuest worksheets Teaching strategies *Introductory strategies (engage) Students will be given review BrainQuest worksheets for each of the four shapes. The worksheets will allow students to trace the shapes and spend a few minutes recalling the features of the shapes, and have practice drawing the shapes on their own.

*Main instructional strategies (explore, explain, elaborate) The four basic shapes will be projected on the smart board. The students will be placed in 4 groups and given 4 different colors of Post It notes along with a shape to look for. The students will be given directions; go around the room as a group and place your Post It notes on shape assigned (5-10 minutes). At least one example of each will already be marked in the room. (Be sure that there are plenty of shapes accessible at reachable heights.) Before starting, review the rules of working in groups. Also remind students not

to climb on tables or chairs. If you cant reach the shape, your Post It note does not belong on it. As students lose interest, run out of shapes, etc. ask them to sit with their groups on the rug. Each group member will be asked a question pertaining to their hunt to ensure participation and build a community of learners; the number of each shape found will be recorded on the SmartBoard. Students will have the opportunity to ask any questions. Students will return to their desks. Next, students will be given a large piece of construction paper divided into four parts and labeled with traceable names of the shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle). Each cluster of desks will be given a basket containing magazine pages, glue sticks, scissors and pencils. Instructions will be given-find things that look like these shapes in the magazines and glue them down (given approximately 10 minutes). A teacher made example will be visible. *Concluding strategies (evaluate) Students will be given a follow up BrainQuest worksheet for each shape. The worksheets will show a picture and asks the students to point to the shapes in the picture (this will be changed to circle) then they will count the total number of each shape they found. Assessment: The worksheets will be collected and reviewed for understanding. Did students circle the correct shapes? Does the number of shapes circled match the total number recorded? Does the circling appear to be intentional or haphazard? Accommodations/modifications: N/A Wrap-up and reflection by the students: In closure, the shapes will be reviewed on the SmartBoard, students will be called on to come up and drag shape pieces into a puzzle; circle into circle, etc. As students are dragging the pieces, questions such as which shape did we find most of? and do we see shapes everyday? will be asked to reiterate the days lesson. Reflection by the teacher: I would hope that the worksheet would serve as a math journal would to reveal which students can recognize shapes (and colors). If there are struggling students further lessons will be planned or shapes will be incorporated into other lessons to facilitate understanding. Shapes will be revisited often throughout the year and be built upon once the basic 4 have been mastered. Worksheets used: Ouish, L. (2008). Brainquest workbook: Pre-kindergarten. (pp. 220-227). New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company.