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What topic	Saxon Math Lesson 15 Covering Designs Using Pattern Blocks
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Saxon Math Lesson 15 - Covering Designs Using Pattern Blocks

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Subject: Mathematics
Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

Students will explore and understand shapes and spatial relationships through the use of pattern blocks. They will learn to cover designs with pattern blocks and recognize the various shapes and how they fit together.

Materials Needed

• Pattern block sets (triangles, squares, rhombuses, parallelograms, hexagons)
• Design templates (simple shapes and patterns)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Paper and crayons for students
• Glue or tape for completing designs

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Engage Students:

   • Begin with a brief discussion about shapes.
   • Ask students to name different shapes and share where they see those shapes in the classroom or outside.
   • Show a few pattern blocks and briefly explain their names and colors.

2. Objective Sharing:

   • Explain to students that they will be using these blocks to cover designs today.
   • State that they will learn how different shapes can fit together to make new designs.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Demonstration:

   • Using a whiteboard, display a simple shape (like a square) divided into smaller shapes.
   • Show students how to select appropriate pattern blocks to cover the shape.

2. Shape Exploration:

   • Pass around various pattern blocks to each student.
   • Have them feel the shapes and explore how they fit together to form different shapes.

3. Discussion:

   • Ask guiding questions:
     • "What happens if we try to cover a shape with the wrong block?"
     • "Can we make a bigger shape by putting smaller shapes together?"

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Pattern Block Activity:

   • Hand out design templates to each student.
   • Guides students as they begin to use their pattern blocks to cover the designs.

2. Encourage Collaboration:

   • Allow students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss their findings.
   • Encourage them to help each other as they try out different combinations.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

1. Creative Design:

   • After allowing time to cover the templates, ask students to create their own shape designs using the pattern blocks.
   • Provide paper and crayons for students to illustrate their designs or represent their blocks.

2. Assessment:

   • Circulate the room and observe student engagement and understanding.
   • Ask questions to assess recognition of shapes and their properties.

Conclusion (5 Minutes)

1. Review:

   • Gather students together and ask them to share their designs with the class.
   • Discuss the different shapes they used and how they combined them to create their own designs.

2. Closing Questions:

   • "What was your favorite shape to use?"
   • "Did you find any new ways to fit shapes together?"

Extensions

• Home Connection: Send home a simple pattern block design for students to recreate with items they find around their house (e.g., cut-out paper shapes, bottle caps).
• Follow-Up Activity: Next class, play a shape sorting game where students gather different items in the classroom that match the shapes they've used.

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This lesson plan provides a structured approach for teaching young students about shape recognition and spatial awareness in a fun and interactive way.