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Which subject	English
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	shapes
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A Fun Shapes Adventure!

Introduction: The Shape Quest

🎉 Welcome, little explorers! Today, we're going on a special quest to discover the magical world of shapes! 🌟 Are you ready to embark on this adventure? Let’s put on our imaginary explorer hats and get started!

Warm-Up: Shape Shuffle Dance

Before we dive into our lesson, let's get our bodies moving with a fun Shape Shuffle Dance!

1. Circle Shake: Spin around like a circle!
2. Square Stomp: Stomp your feet like a square!
3. Triangle Twist: Twist your body like a triangle point!

🌈 Repeat the dance a few times! As we dance, let’s shout out the names of each shape we move like.

Story Time: "The Shape Family"

Gather in a cozy circle on the carpet! I’m going to read you a story about the Shape Family!

Story Snippet:

Once upon a time, in a colorful land, lived the Shape Family. There was Cathy Circle, Sammy Square, and Tiny Triangle. They loved playing together in their Shape School every day. One sunny morning, they decided to go on an adventure to find new friends and shapes!

What might they find?

• Let’s pause and think! What shapes might they meet?

Transition: Shape Hunt!

Now that we know our Shape Family, it’s time for a Shape Hunt! 🌟

Instructions:

• Look around the classroom: Search for items that match the shapes we learned about.
• Team up!: Pair up with a friend and look for circles, squares, and triangles.
• Share: Once you find something, come back and share with the class!

Conclusion: Shape Celebration

At the end of our adventure, we’ll gather and celebrate all the shapes we found! We’ll make a Shape Wall with pictures of our discoveries, and maybe even create our own Shape Family together!

🎊 Are you excited? Let’s get started on our Shapes Adventure! 🌟