Identifying 2D Shapes Bundle with Activity

Subject: Geometry, Math

Type: Lesson Plan Bundle

Skills:

• Collaborate with partners to describe characteristics of 2D shapes and practice the language of math together by practicing the "name" of the shape while counting edges and corners
• Identify the name of 2D shapes in everyday objects with peers, search for 2D shapes in everyday objects sort everyday objects into the correct 2D shape group

Materials Needed:

• Pencils
• 2D shape blocks (pattern blocks): circle, triangle, square, rectangle, diamond, hexagon, trapezoid (1 set for demonstration, 12 more assorted shapes for centers activity)
• Paper bag (or sock or opaque bag)
• Clipboards (optional)
• Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources: For Students:

• “Exit Slips” as an optional assessment component (1 copy per student)
• “Mystery Shape” (1 copy per student, 1 for display)
• “2D Shape Hunt” (1 copy per student)

For Teachers:

• “2D Shape Posters” (1 copy for demonstration)

CCSS: K.G.2

File Type: PDF Document