Unit Name/ Topic: 2D and Solid Shapes

Anticipated Time Allotted for Unit:

3 weeks

Key Vocabulary:

Shape, circle, round, square, side, straight, corner, triangle, rectangle, oval, diamond, diagonal, star, heart, cylinder, sphere, cube, cone

NYS Learning Standards:

PK.MATH.12

PK.MATH.13

PK.MATH.14

PK.MATH.15

Content/ Skills Taught:

Identify shapes by attributes

Recognize shapes in the world around

Create shapes using correct lines, corners

Trace & draw 2 dimensional shapes

Areas for Differentiated Instruction:

Work in small groups as needed for extra support

Provide corrective feedback as it is needed

Learning Activities:

Create shapes with playdough and dot markers, sort objects by shape and attribute, arts & crafts activities (create popsicle stick squares and triangles), coloring worksheets, tracing worksheets, puzzles

Assessments:

Flashcard identification

Resources:

Flashcards, playdough, dot markers, shapes to sort, popsicle sticks, puzzles, worksheets, pre-cut paper shapes