| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Shapes |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Shapes
Mathematics
Year 1
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Mathematics, focusing on geometry and spatial awareness.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Shapes | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the topic of shapes. Ask students to name shapes they already know. Use the whiteboard to draw and illustrate these shapes. |
| 2 | Demonstration of Shapes | 5 mins | Show different shapes using toys or models. Discuss their properties (e.g., number of sides). |
| 3 | Distributing Printable Cards | 5 mins | Hand out cards to each student. Explain that they will fill these cards with different shapes they notice in class. |
| 4 | Shape Recognition Activity | 10 mins | Instruct students to observe their environment and fill in their cards with the shapes they find. Provide support as needed. |
| 5 | Collection of Cards | 3 mins | Collect all the filled printable cards or check them at random for completion. Provide gentle feedback on their observations. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 2 mins | Briefly inform students about their homework, which will relate to the day's lesson. Describe the task without giving specific questions. |
| 7 | Conclusion and Recap | 5 mins | Recap the shapes learned today. Ask a few questions about the properties to reinforce understanding before dismissal. |
Students will not present their homework but will receive formative feedback based on the random checks of their filled cards during the lesson.
Encourage students to look for shapes at home or in their surroundings as a part of their homework and to share their observations in the next lesson.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore something fun and exciting in mathematics – shapes! Can anyone tell me what shapes they already know?
Wait for responses. Encourage students to shout out names of shapes.
"Great! I hear some of you mentioning shapes like circles, squares, and triangles. Let's draw them on our whiteboard together.
Begin drawing a circle, square, triangle, and rectangle on the whiteboard.
"Look at these shapes! Can anyone tell me how many sides each shape has?
Encourage participation and write down the number of sides next to each shape as the students respond.
"Fantastic! This is our starting point in learning about the wonderful world of shapes!"
"Now that we've named and drawn some shapes, let's take a closer look at them using some fun toys and models.
Bring out the shape toys or models and hold each one up as you discuss it.
"Here’s a square – it has four equal sides. Can anyone tell me about a triangle?
Wait for responses.
"That's right! A triangle has three sides.
Continue to show each shape, discussing their properties like the number of sides and vertices.
"Look how different they all are! Isn’t it interesting how shapes come in various forms?"
"Now it’s time for some hands-on activity! I’m going to hand out these printable shape cards to each of you.
Distribute the shape cards to the students.
"Each card has space for you to write down the shapes you notice around you. While we’re in class, I want you to be shape detectives!
"Remember, look out for circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles in our classroom."
"Okay, everyone, let's begin our shape recognition activity! I want you to observe your environment and fill in your cards with the shapes you find.
Allow students 10 minutes to explore the classroom and fill in their cards.
"Don’t forget to ask for help if you need it! I’ll be walking around to see what shapes you discover.
Walk around the classroom and provide support as needed.
"Wonderful job, everyone! Keep looking carefully!"
"Time’s up, shape detectives! Now, I would like you to pass your filled cards to the front.
Collect the cards.
"I’ll take a brief look at your observations and check if you’ve identified the shapes correctly.
As you collect the cards, offer gentle feedback.
"Well done! I see many of you found a variety of shapes!"
"Before we finish our lesson, let’s talk about your homework.
Pause for a moment.
"Tonight, I want you to find shapes at home or outside. You can draw them or write them down, and we will share our findings in the next class.
"Remember, every shape you see is a discovery!"
"As we wrap up, let’s recap what we learned today.
Ask questions such as:
"Can anyone raise their hand and tell me how many sides a rectangle has?"
Encourage responses and provide feedback.
"Excellent answers! Remember the shapes we covered today: circle, square, triangle, and rectangle.
"Keep looking for shapes around you, and I can’t wait to hear what you find next time! Have a delightful day!"
List three shapes you learned about in today's lesson and provide the number of sides for each shape.
Draw a picture of a circle, a square, and a triangle. Label each shape with its name and the number of sides it has.
Go on a shape hunt at home or outdoors. Find and list at least five different shapes. For each shape, draw a small picture or describe where you found it.
Explain what makes a triangle a triangle. What is unique about its sides compared to the other shapes discussed in class?
Can you name a real-life object that resembles a rectangle? Draw or describe it.
Share with a family member or friend what you learned about shapes today. How many shapes did you mention to them?
Reflect on this question: Why do you think it’s important to recognize shapes in our environment? Write a few sentences about your thoughts.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of a shape that has no sides? | |
| How many sides does a square have? | |
| Can you name a shape that has three sides? | |
| What shape has four equal sides and four right angles? | |
| How many vertices does a triangle have? | |
| Can you identify a shape that looks like a round object? | |
| What is a rectangle? How is it different from a square? | |
| Name one place where you can find shapes in your classroom. | |
| What are the properties of a circle? | |
| How many sides does a pentagon have? | |
| Why do you think shapes are important in our daily lives? | |
| What shapes did you find during the shape recognition activity? | |
| How can you be a shape detective at home? | |
| What shapes will you look for at home as part of your homework? | |
| Can anyone tell me what a vertex is? |