Making Shapes - Circles and Squares - Lesson for Kindergarten, Chapter - Shapes
In the "Making Shapes - Circles and Squares" lesson, kindergarteners will embark on a fun and interactive journey to recognize, trace, and draw two fundamental shapes: circles and squares. This lesson is a key part of the Early Logic and Geometry unit, laying the groundwork for young learners to understand basic geometric concepts and develop their spatial awareness.
Students will start with the "Trace and Draw a Circle and a Square Worksheet," enhancing their fine motor skills and getting familiar with the shapes' properties. This activity is crucial, as it helps children distinguish between the round edges of a circle and the straight lines of a square, promoting their observation and differentiation skills.
The adventure continues with the "Cinderella Geometry Maze Worksheet," where students will apply their knowledge in a story-based context, exploring geometry through the enchanting world of fairy tales. This will not only make learning more engaging but also show how shapes are part of our everyday life.
Lastly, with the "Peter Pan Worksheet," students will further reinforce their understanding by identifying circles and squares in a variety of contexts, encouraging them to think critically and creatively.
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Activity 1 / Trace And Draw a Circle And a Square Worksheet
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First they trace the circle, then pass to drawing it on their own. Starting at the firefly will make it even easier. Kids learn to recognize the shape and now they know that the circle is round. A colorful picture helps them remember the material better, for example, the ball is round too.
In the second part of this worksheet children learn to draw a square. It has four equal parts and looks like a chess board.
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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 / Peter Pan Worksheet
Kids will be tasked with helping a favorite fictional character, Peter Pan, find his way to Neverland, while strengthening their shape identification skills. Kindergarteners will be asked to color all of the squares to create a pathway to Neverland. This fun maze will help them identify shapes in no time!
