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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Shapes
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Shapes

Objectives

• Identify and name common 2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
• Understand the properties of each shape (sides and corners).
• Develop spatial awareness by recognizing shapes in the environment.
• Create basic shapes using drawing tools.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Shape flashcards
• Cut-out shapes (paper)
• Ruler
• Coloring materials (crayons or colored pencils)
• Worksheets for drawing shapes
• Shape scavenger hunt checklist

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson plan aligns with the National Curriculum objectives for Year 2 mathematics, focusing on shape recognition and understanding.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Shapes	5 minutes	Introduce the topic. Engage students by asking them about shapes they know. Use flashcards.
2	Shape Properties	10 minutes	Discuss properties of 2D shapes (sides, corners). Draw shapes on the board and label them.
3	Shape Recognition	5 minutes	Conduct a quick matching game using shape flashcards, have them match real objects to shapes.
4	Shape Creation	7 minutes	Provide cut-out shapes. Guide students to make new shapes using the pieces.
5	Homework Instructions	3 minutes	Explain homework: complete a worksheet drawing different shapes around their home.

Homework

• Each student will complete a worksheet where they will draw at least three different shapes they find in their environment and describe them based on sides and corners.

Checking Homework

• Collect worksheets at the start of the next class. Review them to provide feedback without individual presentations, ensuring each student’s work is acknowledged and understood.

Lesson script