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“Mathematical ideas should be explored in ways that stimulate curiosity,
create enjoyment of mathematics, and develop depth of understanding.
Guiding Principle 1: Learning, Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics, (2011), pg. 9
Continue the adventure of exploring shapes
with Alphabet Rockers!
Use the video SHAPE RAP as a springboard to launch into a week of activities in your
classroom or at home to explore shapes – you and the children are officially on a
SHAPE MISSION. Put on your “shape detective” hats and glasses, and your “shape
magician” capes, because the mission, should you choose to accept it, is on. Check
out the video “Shape Hunt” to get excited about our exploration.
Start each day with watching Shape Rap as a warm up for our bodies and minds. It
helps children understand what they will be learning and exploring. Then dig into an
activity from our weeklong list below! Each activity is designed using principles from
the Common Core to help kids identify two-dimensional shapes and have a deeper
sense of shape attributes as they discover… shapes are everywhere! These shape
activities provide scaffolding for young learners and connection to the Common Core
learning principles for teachers and parents!
It’s time, shape detectives, masterminds, and musicians,
let the missions begin!
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MONDAY
SHAPE SORT!
This activity includes identifying shapes and introducing shape names,
connecting them to real life objects, and sorting them into groups.
Materials: found objects classroom, home or recycle bin
1. Collect several different objects from the house or classroom that have an identifiable
shape to it. Examples: circles: CD or DVD, yogurt top, coins, lid of jar, squares: CD case,
paper towel or napkin square, insert from magazine, crackers or cheese slices
2. Place all the objects in a bin or box.
3. Draw your first shape on a sheet of paper and label it. Say, “This is a ___” . Lay the
paper down on one side of the table and then reach in the object bin and find an object
that has the same shape. Say, “This is a _____ too!” Put the shape near your drawing.
4. Repeat with a new shape.
5. “Can you be a Shape Detective and find the ____ and ________?”
6. End the exercise with a robot high-5! Way to shape sort, rockstars!
EXTENSION BY AGE OR GRADE LEVEL COMMON CORE STANDARD
-For preschool and PreK use only circles and Geometry PK.G: Identify and describe shapes
squares for this activity. Introduce two new shapes at Geometry PK.G: Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.
a time until they can identify and sort squares,
circles, triangles and rectangles. Add stars and
hearts too!
- For PreK ask how two shapes differ? Have them
count sides or corners.
- For Kindergarteners and first graders, incorporate Geometry K.G: Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles,
three dimensional objects. Spheres: oranges, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
marbles, balls. Cubes: sugar cubes, dice. Cylinders: K.G 2. Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or
toilet paper or paper towel rolls. overall size.
K.G 3. Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or
- The sort can be extended by 3D and 2D or by three-dimensional (“solid”).
identifying which 2D shape is the face of the 3D K.G 4. Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in
object. Ex. A cylinder would go in the circle pile, a different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe
cuboid (box) may have a square or rectangular face! their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and
vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal
- Ask if the color of an object makes it a shape or length).
not...what makes a shape a shape? Ask what makes 1.G1. Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are
a rectangle not a square...count sides, count corners closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color,
and measure sides using beans, pompoms or a ruler. orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes that possess
Try this with other shapes too! defining attributes.
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TUESDAY
BUILD A SHAPE!
This activity involves creating and modeling shapes using found objects or art supplies.
Materials: Play dough (recipe available here (LINK)), pipe cleaners, coffee stirrers, popsicle sticks or straws
1. After listening to Shape Rap or watching Shape Rap video, ask children to go on a
“Shape Hunt”. Tell them you will start Shape Rap song and when you stop the song,
they should be touching a shape they found in the room.
2. Introduce the playdough. What shape is it?
3. Instruct students to roll a “snake” or rope.
4. Connect the ends of the rope. What shape is it?
5. Now make 4 small snakes, all the same size. Connect them to form a square. What
shape is it?
6. A circle only needs one long “snake” but a square needs four, short “snakes” that are
the same size. Explore the dough with children, doing a “think-aloud”...”look I made a
triangle using three ______” or “Oh, a square has four equal sides...how do I make a
rectangle?
EXTENSION BY AGE OR GRADE LEVEL COMMON CORE STANDARD
- For preschoolers or PreK, give them shape cookie Geometry PK.G: Identify and describe shapes
cutters, empty soup cans or square items to use as Geometry PK.G: Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.
guides. Scissors can be used too, to cut shapes out of
dough.
- If you don’t have dough, children can use pipe
cleaners, popsicles sticks or coffee stirrers.
- The most important thing is to use shape attributes to
build shapes...number of sides, approximate side length,
corners or no corners.
- For kindergartners and 1st graders, challenge them Geometry K.G: Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles,
to measure side lengths with beans, snap cubes or a cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
ruler when making shapes. K.G 2. Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or
- Challenge then to build 3D shapes using dough and overall size.
stirrers. K.G 3. Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or
- Always ask “Why?” or “How do you know?” three-dimensional (“solid”).
ex”Why is this a triangle?” (It has three sides, K.G 4. Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in
corners), “How do you know this is a circle?” (doesn’t different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe
have corners, can’t count sides) their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and
vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal
length).
K.5. Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components
(e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
1.G1. Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are
closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color,
orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes that possess
defining attributes.
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SHAPE MATCH/MEMORY GAME
This activity involves identifying and naming shapes.
Materials: Make-Your-Own Shape Deck
shapes drawn on paper - can be done with pens (make two of each) or with cutting out shapes from magazines
1. After listening to Shape Rap or watching Shape Rap video, ask children to go on a
“Shape Hunt”. Tell them you will start Shape Rap song and when you stop the song,
they should be touching a shape they found in the room. You can repeat 3-4 times.
2. Draw a line with a scarf or a piece of tape between the two sides of the “memory
board” (which can be on a table, on the floor, wherever you have room).
3. Lay out the 10 cards on each side of the board - 10 circles + 10 squares, or a mix of
all the shapes you've explored.
4. Memory Game begins. Flip a card on one side, and then the other. Say the name of
the shape each time you flip, and ask... do they match? If so, keep the cards flipped,
you're onto the next level! If not, turn them back over, and pass the turn to someone else
in the class or family. You can play this with one child as well.
5. Try out your best robot voice, as you are a memory master mind - Robot High 5!
EXTENSION BY AGE OR GRADE LEVEL COMMON CORE STANDARD
- For preschoolers and PreK it is important to make the Geometry PK.G: Identify and describe shapes
pairs identical. They are still it a literal stage. You could Geometry PK.G: Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.
challenge their thinking by making them different colors
later on. This is a great time to add hearts and stars to
the mix too!
- To build language, add new shapes but be sure that
you have the rule that the shape name must be said as it
is flipped. Repetition is important for vocabulary
acquisition.
- For K and 1st grade, you can challenge them by not Geometry K.G: Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles,
having two sides but rather have the cards in a cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
scattered arrangement. K.G 2. Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or
- Always ask “Why?” or “How do you know?” overall size.
ex ”Why is this a triangle?” (It has three sides, K.G 4. Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in
corners), “How do you know this is a circle?” (doesn’t different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe
have corners, can’t count sides) their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and
- Add lots of shapes like oval, pentagon, hexagon, vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal
and rhombus length).
1.G1. Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are
closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color,
orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes that possess
defining attributes.
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SHAPE MYSTERY BAG
This activity involves identifying and naming shapes using the sense of touch.
Materials: Shapes cut out of cardboard, shape puzzle pieces or pattern blocks
After listening to Shape Rap or watching Shape Rap video tell the kids that today they
will be magicians. “You will use your hands and touch to “see” the Mystery Bag Shapes”!
1. Mix a few of the shapes in a bag. Ask the child to close their eyes and put their hands
behind their back.
2. Let the child feel the shape and then ask them “What shape is it?” (If you have more
than one child playing, have everyone sit in a circle. You can show the shape to the
group of children reminding them not to tell but to take a picture of it in their minds - click
click! - and remember it. Hand the shape to the guessing student.)
3. After they've given their guess for the shape, you can add it to a stack of their winning
shapes! If they didn't get it right, you can just put it back in the bag for the next try.
4. The game is fun and suspenseful! If you are playing at home, you can involve
costumes too – what would a shape magician wear?
EXTENSION BY AGE OR GRADE LEVEL COMMON CORE STANDARD
- For preschoolers and PreK it is great time to add Geometry PK.G: Identify and describe shapes
hearts and stars to the mix too! Geometry PK.G: Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.
- Ask the students, “How did you know?” “what did you
feel”...this is a challenge to answer up until the age of
5...but it a good challenge : )
- For K and 1st grade, you can challenge them by Geometry K.G: Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles,
asking "does your shape have corners?, How many? cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
How many sides? What must it be? How did you K.G 2. Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or
know? overall size.
- Add lots of shapes like oval, pentagon, hexagon, K.G 4. Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in
and rhombus different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe
their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and
vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal
length).
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PLAYGROUND SHAPE HUNT/ SHAPE MURAL
This activity involves finding shapes in the world!
Materials: Large shape paper cut out of paper bags or butcher paper, paint,
camera (disposable or digital), glue/tape, and printer
1. Read So Many Circles So Many Squares, by Tana Hoban The book is a great way to
engage the visual learner. Without words on pages, the book explores shapes in the
world around us, much like the shape hunt the children will go on.
2. Tell the kids that today they will be real shape detectives. Remind them of safety rules
and that detective do not play on structures...they hunt for shapes!
3. Explore the playground and search for shapes. Children may even find shapes on
signs or other objects as you walk. Take photos of the child pointing out the shapes.
Keep track of which shapes you are looking for and have an even amount of photos
taken for each child.
4. When you get back, ask students to paint large paper shapes, pull students to make
labels for the shape and a title for the “Shape Mural”
5. Once you have printed your photos, have students sort and tape/glue photos on the
appropriate large paper shape. Glue/tape the shape name label on the shape and work
together to hang the mural in your school hallway, classroom or wall. If you are doing
this at home, staple the shapes together to make a “Shape Hunt Big Book”.
EXTENSION BY AGE OR GRADE LEVEL COMMON CORE STANDARD
- Ask preschoolers if they know any other Geometry PK.G: Identify and describe shapes.
shapes...leaves/ovals, stop sign/octagon...etc
- Let Ks and 1st grades have fun exploring the world Geometry K.G: Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles,
of shapes! cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
K.G 2. Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or
overall size.
Anytime Bonus!
Alphabet Rockers iPhone app
If you have iPhone/iPad, you can also
continue the exploration with the iPhone
app, "Alphabet Rockers" in the Shape
Factory!
5 stars on the app store.
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