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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Playing mystery block
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Playing Mystery Block

Subject

Mathematics

Grade Level

Reception / Kindergarten

Duration

30 minutes

Learning Objective

Students will develop their understanding of shapes and patterns through interactive play with block shapes.

Materials Needed

• A set of various shape blocks (circles, squares, triangles, rectangles)
• A mystery box or bag
• Chart paper
• Markers
• Worksheets for homework

Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin by gathering the students in a circle. Introduce the topic of shapes by showing different blocks. Ask the students to identify and name each shape.

Questions to Ask:

• What shape is this? (Show a circle)
• Can anyone find something in the classroom that is this shape?

Activity: Mystery Block Game (20 minutes)

Step 1: Demonstration (5 minutes)

Show the students how to play the Mystery Block game. One student will reach into the mystery box and select a block without looking. Once they have picked a block, they will describe it to the class without showing it.

Example Prompts:

• What color is it?
• How many corners does it have?
• Is it flat or solid?

Step 2: Class Participation (15 minutes)

Invite volunteers to take turns picking blocks from the mystery box. After each one describes the shape, the rest of the class will guess what it is.

Encourage the students to use shape vocabulary in their descriptions. Write down the names of the shapes on chart paper as they are guessed correctly.

Step 3: Conclusion (5 minutes)

Wrap up the activity by reviewing the shapes learned. Ask the class to share one new thing they learned about shapes today. Emphasize the importance of shapes in our everyday life.

Assessment

Informally assess students' understanding during the activity by listening to their descriptions and answers.

Homework (5 minutes)

Provide a simple worksheet for homework that includes:

1. Draw a Shape: Ask students to draw their favorite shape.
2. Shape Matching: Include two columns - Shapes and Colors. Ask students to match the shape with the correct color.
3. Counting Shapes: Provide a simple illustration with various shapes and ask students to count how many of each shape they see.

Homework Questions & Answers

1. Draw a Shape:

   • (Students’ drawings will vary, and no correct answer is required here.)

2. Shape Matching:

   • Match a blue square to a square shape.
   • Match a red circle to a circle shape.
   • Match a green triangle to a triangle shape.
   • Match a yellow rectangle to a rectangle shape.

3. Counting Shapes:

   • Circle: 3
   • Square: 2
   • Triangle: 4
   • Rectangle: 1

Notes

Encourage parents to engage in discussions about shapes at home, reinforcing what the students learned in class.

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This lesson plan incorporates an interactive and engaging approach for young children while meeting educational standards in mathematics for kindergarten students.