Early Years Mathematics - Shapes

Objective: To teach children about shapes and their attributes.

Materials:

• A variety of 2D and 3D shapes cut out of construction paper
• Whiteboard and markers

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Greet the students and explain the purpose of the lesson.
   • Ask the students if they know what shapes are and what we use them for.
   • Write the words "shapes" and "attributes" on the whiteboard.
2. Shape sorting activity (15 minutes)
   • Show the students a variety of 2D and 3D shapes and ask them to sort them into groups based on their attributes (e.g. number of sides, number of corners, etc.).
   • Encourage the students to talk about the attributes of each shape as they sort them.
   • Repeat the activity several times, using different sets of shapes each time.
3. Shape identification (15 minutes)
   • Hold up each shape and ask the students to identify it by name.
   • Encourage the students to talk about the attributes of each shape as they identify it.
   • Repeat the activity several times, using different sets of shapes each time.
4. Closing (5 minutes)
   • Summarize what the students learned during the lesson.
   • Encourage the students to continue practicing shape identification and sorting at home.
   • Dismiss the students and thank them for their participation.