| 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 | |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| 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 |
Introduction to Basic Shapes
Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)
Mathematics
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Mathematics curriculum by fostering early geometric reasoning and shape recognition.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Shapes | 5 minutes | Begin with a brief introduction to shapes. Show flashcards of different shapes and name them together. |
| 2 | Interactive Shape Game | 10 minutes | Conduct a fun game where students can match shapes. Use the whiteboard to engage students in identifying shapes around them. |
| 3 | Printable Shape Cards | 10 minutes | Distribute the printable cards to each student. Instruct them to fill in the cards with the shapes they learned and to color them. |
| 4 | Shape Collection | 5 minutes | Collect the filled-in cards from students or randomly check a few to ensure understanding. Provide positive feedback and correct any misunderstandings. |
| 5 | Closing and Recap | 5 minutes | Summarize the lesson, reinforcing the names and properties of shapes. Optionally, do a quick show of hands to see how many students can recall the shapes. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to have a lot of fun learning about shapes. Can anyone tell me what a shape is?" (Wait for responses) "That's right! Shapes are everywhere around us. Now, let me show you some shapes." (Hold up a flashcard of a circle) "This is a circle. Can everyone say 'circle'?" (Students repeat) "Great job! Now, here's a square." (Hold up the square flashcard) "Can you say 'square'?" (Students repeat) "Awesome! Next, we have a triangle. Everyone say 'triangle!'" (Students repeat) "Fantastic! And finally, this is a rectangle. Say 'rectangle!'" (Students repeat) "Well done, everyone! Let’s move on to see some shapes in our classroom!"
"Now, we're going to play a fun shape game! I'll need your help to find shapes around the classroom. First, can anyone point out something that is a circle?" (Encourage students to look around and respond) "Yes, the clock is a circle! What about something that is a square?" (Continue prompting students for different shapes around the room) "Great! Now, let's take it to the whiteboard. I’m going to draw a shape and I want you to tell me what it is." (Draw a shape on the whiteboard, give students time to respond) "That’s right, it’s a triangle! You all are doing an amazing job!" "Now, let’s do something even more fun!"
"I’m going to give each of you a printable shape card." (Distribute the cards) "On your card, you will see different shapes that we talked about today. Your job is to fill in the shape names and color them nicely. Remember, a circle is round, a square has four equal sides, a triangle has three sides, and a rectangle has two long and two short sides." (Provide time for students to fill out and color their cards) "Take your time and make them look great! I can’t wait to see everyone's beautiful shapes!"
"Alright, time’s up! Please pass your shape cards to the front." (Collect the cards or check a few randomly) "I’m going to take a look at your cards now." (As you review, provide positive feedback) "Wow, I see so many beautifully colored shapes! I love how you’ve all named them correctly! If you made a mistake, that’s okay—just remember, practice helps us learn!" "You're all doing so well!"
"Now, let’s wrap up what we learned today. Can anyone tell me the names of the shapes we talked about?" (Encourage students to answer) "Excellent! We learned about circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. Remember, shapes are not just in our books—they are everywhere around us!" "Before we finish, let’s see a show of hands. Who remembers what a circle looks like?" (Count hands and acknowledge responses) "Wonderful! You all did such a great job today. For homework, you will take home a simple worksheet with shapes for more practice. I can’t wait to see your work next time!" "Have a super day, everyone!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a shape? | |
| Can you name a shape we discussed today? | |
| How many sides does a triangle have? | |
| What are the characteristics of a square? | |
| Can you identify something in the classroom that is a circle? | |
| What shape has four equal sides? | |
| What shape did we draw on the whiteboard? | |
| How many sides does a rectangle have? | |
| What do you need to do on your shape card? | |
| Can you describe what a circle looks like? |