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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Understanding Basic Shapes

Objectives

Identify and name basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
Classify objects based on their shapes.
Develop fine motor skills through shape-related activities.
Enhance vocabulary related to shapes.

Materials

Shape flashcards
Colored paper cutouts of shapes
Drawing paper and crayons
Shape sorting toys
Chalkboard and markers
Pre-prepared shape worksheets

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten

Subject

Mathematics

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Correspondence

This lesson aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) recommendations for mathematical learning, focusing on shape recognition and classification.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Shapes	5 mins	Introduce the topic of shapes, showing flashcards (circle, square, etc.). Allow students to respond and engage.
2	Shape Identification	10 mins	Use the colored paper cutouts to help students identify shapes. Ask students to name shapes and point to real-world examples.
3	Shape Sorting Activity	8 mins	Divide students into small groups. Provide shape sorting toys and challenge them to sort shapes by type. Walk around to assist.
4	Creative Drawing	5 mins	Hand out drawing paper and crayons. Ask students to draw their favorite shape and color it. Encourage creativity!
5	Wrap-Up and Review	2 mins	Quick recap of shapes learned today. Use a few flashcards to quiz students lightly.
6	Homework Explanation	2 mins	Explain the homework: to find and draw three objects in their home that match the shapes learned today. Ensure they know to bring it in next class.

Homework

Provide students with the homework task of finding and drawing three objects that match the shapes learned during the lesson. Homework will be collected at the start of the next class without any presentations.