# Lesson Plan: Shapes and Patterns
## Grade Level: Foundation (Kindergarten/Pre-K)
### Subject: Mathematics
### Duration: 45 Minutes
### Objective:
- Students will be able to identify and name basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
- Students will recognize and create simple patterns using shapes.
### Materials Needed:
- Shape cutouts (circles, squares, triangles, rectangles in various colors)
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Shape pattern worksheets
- Glue sticks
- Coloring crayons or markers
- Picture books featuring shapes and patterns (optional)
### Common Core Standards:
- K.G.A.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
- K.G.B.4: Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes.
- K.OA.5: Fluently add and subtract within 5.
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### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome students and start with a brief, engaging song about shapes (such as "The Shape Song Swingalong").
- Ask students to look around the classroom and point out any shapes they can find.
2. **Introduction to Shapes:**
- Show students shape cutouts (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
- Discuss the characteristics of each shape (e.g., number of sides and corners).
- As you describe each shape, point to real-life examples in the classroom.
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### Direct Instruction (10 minutes)
1. **Explaining Shapes:**
- Hold up each shape cutout and ask students to name it.
- Describe the attributes of each shape:
- Circle: "A circle is round and has no corners."
- Square: "A square has 4 equal sides and 4 corners."
- Triangle: "A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners."
- Rectangle: "A rectangle has 4 sides with opposite sides being equal and 4 corners."
2. **Interactive Shape Identification:**
- Have students come up one by one to pick a shape from a mixed pile and name it aloud.
- Using a chart paper, draw shapes and ask students to identify and color them.
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### Guided Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Shape Sorting Activity:**
- Provide students with a mixed set of shape cutouts.
- Ask them to sort the shapes into groups and glue them onto chart paper labeled with shape names.
2. **Introduction to Patterns:**
- Explain what a pattern is (a repeated sequence).
- Show simple AB patterns using shape cutouts (e.g., circle, square, circle, square).
- Ask students to continue the pattern.
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### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Pattern Worksheets:**
- Hand out worksheets that have sequences needing completion (e.g., circle, square, ___, square).
- Walk around the classroom to assist and ensure students understand patterns.
2. **Create Your Own Patterns:**
- Provide students with blank paper, shape cutouts, and glue sticks.
- Encourage them to create and draw their own patterns using the cutouts.
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### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review and Recap:**
- Gather students and discuss what they have learned about shapes and patterns.
- Ask questions to reinforce concepts (e.g., "Can you name a shape with three sides?").
2. **Shapes and Patterns Song or Story:**
- End with a song or read a picture book that features shapes and patterns to consolidate learning in a fun way.
### Assessment:
- Observe students during activities to check for understanding.
- Review students' pattern worksheets and shape sorting charts.
### Extension Activities:
- **Shape Hunt:** Arrange a shape hunt around the classroom or school where students find and photograph different shapes.
- **Shape Art:** Have students create pictures using various shapes (e.g., a house made of rectangles and triangles).
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### Notes:
- Tailor the activities based on the students’ grasping speed and engagement levels.
- Consider incorporating technology, like an interactive shapes and patterns game, if resources are available.
This lesson plan aims to create a foundational understanding of shapes and patterns, encouraging hands-on learning through interactive and engaging activities.