Shape and Count Adventure

Mackenzie Tallent

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Shape and Count Adventure

Count and learn basic shapes

In this lesson, students will engage in a fun and interactive activity to learn counting and basic shapes. Through collaborative and active learning strategies, students will explore different shapes and practice counting them. This lesson is important as it builds foundational math skills and encourages teamwork and communication among students.

Audience

Small group of 1st Graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Shape and Count Worksheet, Shape and Count Answer Key, Colored paper, Scissors, and Glue sticks

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about shapes and counting.
Ask students to name some shapes they know and count objects around them.

Step 2

Shape Hunt Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with colored paper, scissors, and glue sticks.
Instruct them to cut out different shapes and count how many of each shape they have.
Encourage collaboration and sharing within groups.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

10 mins

Distribute the 'Shape and Count Worksheet' to each student.
Guide students to complete the worksheet by counting and identifying shapes.
Offer assistance as needed.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Review the shapes and counting activity with the class.
Ask students to share what they learned and enjoyed about the activity.
Collect worksheets for review.

0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Worksheet

Shape and Count Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice counting and identifying basic shapes. It includes exercises where students count shapes and match them to their names.

Count the number of circles in the picture.

Look for round shapes.

Draw a line to match each shape with its name.

Think about the number of sides each shape has.

Answer Key

Shape and Count Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers for the Shape and Count Worksheet, helping teachers quickly check students' work.

Count the number of circles in the picture.

5 circles
Identify all round shapes in the image.

Draw a line to match each shape with its name.

Circle - Round, Square - 4 sides, Triangle - 3 sides.
Match shapes based on their sides and appearance.