Lesson 3- Classify and Sort Shapes - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - 2D and 3D Shapes
In Lesson 3, "Classify and Sort Shapes," first-grade students will dive into the exciting world of 2D and 3D shapes, a foundational chapter in their Geometry unit. This lesson is meticulously designed to enhance students' ability to recognize, classify, and sort various shapes by engaging them in a series of interactive activities.
Students will begin their journey with the "Matching: Shapes and Colors Worksheet," which will help them connect shapes with their names and colors, reinforcing their visual recognition skills. Following this, the "Cinderella Geometry Maze Worksheet" introduces a fun twist to learning, where students navigate Cinderella through a maze by identifying the correct shapes, thereby improving their problem-solving abilities.
The "Preschool Geometry Match Up Worksheet" will further solidify their understanding by challenging them to match shapes with real-world objects, highlighting the practical application of geometry. Additionally, students will delve into the properties of shapes through the "Sides, Corners, Sorting Shapes" activity, learning about sides and corners, which is crucial for their ability to classify and sort shapes effectively.
Understanding and sorting shapes is not just a fundamental mathematical skill but also enhances spatial reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Activity 1 / Matching: Shapes and Colors Worksheet
Uh, oh! The raccoons’ buttons fell off their clothes! Help Mr. and Mrs. Raccoon find the right buttons to sew back on their shirts!
Your child will:
Isolate the correct shape that matches the existing buttons. This will help your child to recognize the differences between each shape. Have them identify the other shapes on the page!
Match the color of the new button to those already on the shirt. Your child will practice recognizing colors. Have them name the other colors on the page and explain why they don’t match.
This matching colors worksheet will excite your child to recognize colors and shapes. -
Activity 2 / Cinderella Geometry Maze Worksheet
Oh, no! It’s almost midnight and Cinderella must get back to her castle! Here’s a geometric maze for kids that is sure to excite your preschooler! Your child will be delighted to help Cinderella find her way back to her carriage so that she can hurry home. Your little learner will enjoy shading in the circles to help her find that carriage as soon as possible.
This worksheet will allow your child to:
• Practice problem-solving skills;
• Sort through different geometric shapes;
• Strengthen logic skills.
Not only will your child be delighted to help a favorite fairy tale character, but he or she will love solving the maze to help her get there. Print out the other fairy tale maze to engage your kids in meaningful practice and learning. -
Activity 3 / Preschool Geometry Match Up Worksheet
There’s no better way to teach your preschooler geometry than by connecting their favorite shapes to everyday objects. Here’s a preschool geometry printable worksheet that your little learner is sure to love!
This brilliant worksheet will help your child:
• Recognize and match shapes to real-life objects;
• Sharpen problem-solving skills;
• Follow directions, including learning relational directions like left and right.
This worksheet is designed to help your child make connections between geometry and the objects around them. Extend your child’s learning by starting a conversation about all the shapes your child recognizes around the room. Keep the conversation going, and your child will connect geometry to real life for continued learning! -
Activity 4 / Sides, Corners, Sorting Shapes - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to describe and classify different shapes
