aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	3D shapes
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Exploring Our World of 3D Shapes

Lesson Introduction: The Shape Detective

Materials Needed:

• A collection of 3D shape objects (e.g., a ball, a box, a cylinder, a pyramid)
• A magnifying glass (optional)
• A printable "Shape Detective" badge for each student
• Large drawing paper and crayons

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Welcome, Shape Detectives!

Good morning, young explorers! Today we are going on an exciting adventure to find hidden treasures in our world of 3D shapes! But first, we need to become Shape Detectives.

The Shape Detective Badge

Before we begin our adventure, let’s create our Shape Detective badges! You can decorate the badge however you like, but it must say “Shape Detective” and have a room for your name. This badge will give you special permission to search for different shapes around the classroom!

The Big Shape Hunt

Now that we all have our badges, let’s look for 3D shapes! I have brought some special objects that will help us understand 3D shapes better. As you spot each object, I want you to remember its shape.

• Can you find the sphere? (Hold up a ball)
• What about this cube? (Show a box)
• Do you see any cylinders? (Point to a can or a little tube)
• And lastly, here's a pyramid! (Display a pyramid shape)

Discussion

Once we have gathered our 3D shapes, we will sit in a circle and talk about what we found.

• Questions to Consider:
  • What shapes did you discover?
  • What makes each shape special?
  • How many corners, edges, and faces does each shape have?

Activity Time

After our discussion, it's time for some creative fun! Grab a piece of large drawing paper and crayons. Draw one of the 3D shapes you found during our adventure. Can you add some colours or even draw the objects that have that shape?

Conclusion

As Shape Detectives, we have discovered many exciting 3D shapes today! Remember, 3D shapes are all around us in our world. Keep your eyes open, and who knows what else you might find on your adventures!

Let’s get started with our shape hunt and drawing! Happy detective work! 🕵️‍♂️✨