[PDF] Kindergarten Lesson Plan —— Shapes - eNetLearning

Why should children learn shapes?

The ability to accurately identify shapes is a foundational mathematic skill, and it is quite rewarding for children because their world is full of shapes. Understanding shapes will enable students to be more in tune to the world around them and see the connections between objects, as well as being better able to appreciate artistic works.

What is the focus of kindergarten?

The focus for kindergarten students is on learning basic body control while moving in a variety of settings. Students become aware of strength, endurance and flexibility in different parts of their bodies and begin to learn ways to increase health-related fitness. Knowledge and skills. Movement.

How do I teach my child basic shapes?

Use the table below to give the child an overview of basic shapes. Go over them twice, then go on to the activities. Yield signs are triangles, and a piece of bread can easily be cut into two triangles. All sides are the same length. The boxes on a checkerboard are square. It looks like a squashed circle.

How do I Teach my Children about structure?

Encourage the children to describe the materials they are using and what their structure looks like; compare and contrast the different materials and resulting structures; create hypotheses on why a structure continued standing or collapsed and follow up to see if their hypotheses were correct. Examples include: