aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	3-D shapes
Quantity	1
Any other preferences

Exploring the World of 3-D Shapes!

Introduction to the Lesson

Welcome, little explorers! Today, we are going on a shapes adventure! We will discover the amazing world of 3-D shapes! Have you ever noticed how some things around us are not flat but have depth? That’s right! They have height, width, and depth, making them three-dimensional!

Attention-Grabbing Activity: Shape Safari

Step 1: The Shape Hunt

To start our adventure, we're going on a Shape Safari!

• Preparation: Gather a variety of 3-D shapes from around the classroom or home. You can include a sphere (like a ball), cube (like a dice), cylinder (like a soup can), and cone (like an ice cream cone). If you can, bring these shapes or pictures of them!

• Activity:

  1. Gather around and show the shapes, one by one.
  2. For each shape, ask the kids to name it.
  3. Then, ask them to find objects in the classroom (or nearby) that match those shapes.
  4. As they find objects, help them make connections between the objects and the 3-D shapes. For example, “Look at that basketball! It is shaped like a sphere!”

Step 2: Shape Chant

After our Shape Hunt, let’s gather and sit in a circle. Here, we’ll create a fun Shape Chant together!

• Chant Example:

  (Hold up a shape as you chant)
  “Hey there, cube, so strong and stout,
  With six flat faces, let’s give a shout!
  Sphere so round, rolling all around,
  In the shape of a ball, we’ve found you abound!
  Cylinder, tall, not flat at all,
  Like a can of soup, so big, let’s call!
  Cone so pointy, ice cream on top,
  Let’s all shout out, ‘Hip-Hop, Hop!’”

Wrap-Up

Reflection

Now that we have had our Shape Safari and created our Shape Chant, we can talk about what we learned.

• Questions to Ask:
  • Which shape was your favorite?
  • Can you see any 3-D shapes in your home?
  • What are some fun things we can do with these shapes?

Closing Thoughts

Remember, shapes are everywhere, and learning about them can be a great adventure! Let’s keep looking for and talking about these amazing 3-D shapes throughout our day!

---

Isn't learning about shapes fun? Get ready to explore even more as we dive deeper into our shape adventures! 🏗️✨