aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Shapes
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Let's Explore Shapes!

Introduction to Our Shape Adventure!

Objective:

Today, we’re going to embark on a colorful journey to discover shapes all around us! By the end of our lesson, you will be able to recognize different shapes and even create your own shape masterpiece!

Kickoff Activity: Shape Scavenger Hunt

What You Need:

• Colored paper cutouts of basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle)
• A basket or bag
• A big blank drawing sheet
• Crayons or markers

How to Start:

1. Gather the Class: Bring the children together in a circle on the carpet. Excitement is in the air as we prepare for our shape adventure!

2. Introduce the Shapes: Show the children the colored paper cutouts.

   • Circle: "Look! This is a circle! It’s round, just like a moon or a pizza!"
   • Square: "And here we have a square! It has four equal sides, like a box!"
   • Triangle: "This is a triangle! It has three corners, like a slice of pizza!"
   • Rectangle: "Lastly, this is a rectangle! It has two long sides and two shorter sides, like a door!"

3. Explain the Scavenger Hunt: Let the children know that we are going on a shape scavenger hunt around the classroom or playground!

   • “Let’s see how many shapes we can find! When you find a shape, bring it back to our circle and we will put it in our basket.”

4. Shape Search: Allow the children to explore and find items in the classroom or outdoor area that match the shapes you introduced. Encourage teamwork and communication.

5. Share & Create: Once the scavenger hunt is complete, return to the carpet.

   • Ask each child to share one shape they found and where they found it.
   • As a group, draw or color a giant shape collage on the blank drawing sheet using crayons or markers to represent the shapes discovered.

Wrap-Up Discussion:

To conclude:

• Talk about each shape and the items they found.
• Ask questions like, “Which shapes can you see every day?” and “How does each shape make you feel?”

Transition to Next Activity:

Excitement is building, and now that we’ve discovered shapes together, we’ll dive deeper into learning about shape properties and how to create our own shapes with fun activities!

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Let the shape adventure begin! 🌟