Naming the Shares part 1 - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Math in Shapes
In the lesson "Naming the Shares Part 1," Grade 1 students embark on an exciting journey into the world of Geometry, specifically focusing on the Math in Shapes chapter. Throughout this lesson, students will delve into the fundamental concept of identifying and creating halves. By engaging in a series of interactive worksheets - "Find Halves Worksheet," "Cutting in Halves Worksheet," and "Wholes and Halves Worksheet" - learners will develop a strong foundational understanding of how shapes can be divided equally into two parts, known as halves.
This lesson is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it introduces students to basic geometric concepts, laying the groundwork for more advanced topics in mathematics. Understanding how to identify and divide shapes into halves is not only essential for mathematical reasoning but also enhances spatial awareness. Additionally, this skill is applicable in everyday life, from dividing a pizza equally among friends to distributing tasks fairly. By mastering the ability to recognize and create halves, students are equipped with a key building block in mathematical thinking, promoting logical reasoning and problem-solving skills from an early age.
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Activity 1 / Find Halves Worksheet
Can your child tell you what it is called when a whole shape is cut up into two equal parts? What about three equal parts? And four parts? If they can tell you what these are called, then you can give yourself a pat on the back. However, if there is still some confusion about what two equal parts are called, this simple worksheet will help clear up some of the remaining confusion. When a whole shape is cut up into two equal parts, the parts are called halves. Each of the halves is called one half. Help your child check all the pictures in this printable pdf showing halves.
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Activity 2 / Cutting in Halves Worksheet
Ask your child if they know that whole shapes can be cut up and divided to form smaller parts. Explain how a whole shape, such as a square, can be cut into smaller pieces to form fractions. And, when a whole shape is divided into two equal parts, these parts are called halves. In the worksheet, there are pictures of examples of whole shapes, fractions, and halves. Look through the printout with your child and check all rectangles that are cut in two equal parts ½.
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Activity 3 / Wholes and Halves Worksheet
Fractions can be a cause of great stress to your students. After all, they have probably just only mastered the art of counting and adding, and now they have to deal with fractions and halves. Take some of their stress off by using this colorful worksheet to explain to them what whole shapes are, and how to easily identify halves. Ask them to identify the whole in the free printout and which shape is the half by drawing a line to the matching word.
