Lesson Plan

Name of Activity – Shape Explorers

Originating Idea - Engaging children in a hands-on exploration of shapes to enhance their spatial awareness,
promote shape recognition, and foster a deeper understanding of geometric concepts through interactive
activities.

Curriculum Area
Highlight 1:
Approaches to learning
Social and emotional development
Physical development and health
Language, literacy, and communication
Mathematics
Creative arts
Science and technology
Social studies

KDI- E. Mathematics
34. Shapes: Children identify, name, and describe shapes.

Materials
Shape cut-outs
Shape puzzles or matching cards
Optional: Shape sorting mats or worksheets

Appropriate Age group

Pre-K children – ages 4 and 5

Beginning of Activity
Welcome, Shape Explorers! Today, we're going on an exciting adventure to discover different shapes around us.
Get ready to use your observation skills and creativity as we explore the world of shapes together.

Middle of Activity
Who's excited to become Shape Explorers and find different shapes with us? Let's gather our shape cut-outs and
get ready to identify and learn about circles, squares, triangles, and more. Are you ready to begin our shape
exploration?

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Early:
Provide hands-on support by guiding them in identifying basic shapes and their characteristics. Use visual aids
like shape cut-outs and encourage them to trace the shapes to build muscle memory. Break down complex
shapes into simple components for easier recognition.

Middle:
Encourage them to lead shape identification by matching shapes independently and describing the attributes of
each shape. Offer challenges like sorting shapes by size or color to deepen their understanding of shape
properties.

Later:
Introduce more complex shapes such as hexagons, rhombuses, or trapezoids for them to explore. Encourage
them to create shape patterns or designs using different shapes and colors. Provide opportunities for them to
explain the characteristics of less common shapes to their peers.

End of Activity
Well done, Shape Explorers! We had a fantastic time discovering and learning about different shapes today.
Who would like to share which shapes they learned about?

Follow-up Ideas (2)

1. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Hide shape cut-outs around the classroom or outdoor area for children to find and
match to corresponding shapes on a chart. Encourage them to identify and name the shapes they discover.
2. Shape Art Project: Provide children with various shape cut-outs, colored paper, and glue to create shape
collages or artwork. Encourage them to explore geometric patterns and designs using different shapes and
colors.
 Lesson Plan

Name of Activity – Counting Adventures

Originating Idea - Engaging children in an interactive and hands-on counting activity to develop numeracy
skills, promote number recognition, and reinforce the concept of counting in a fun and engaging way.

Curriculum Area
Highlight 1:
Approaches to learning
Social and emotional development
Physical development and health
Language, literacy, and communication
Mathematics
Creative arts
Science and technology
Social studies

KDI – E. Mathematics
32. Counting: Children count things.

Materials
Counting objects (e.g., blocks, toy animals, buttons)
Number cards or charts
Optional: Counting mats or worksheets

Appropriate Age group

Pre-K children – ages 4 and 5

Beginning of Activity
Welcome to our Counting Adventures! Today, we're going on a journey to explore numbers and counting. Get
ready to use your math skills and imagination as we embark on exciting counting adventures together.

Middle of Activity
Who's ready to start counting and discovering numbers? Let's gather our counting objects and get ready to
explore the world of numbers. Are you excited for our counting adventure?

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Early:
Provide hands-on support by demonstrating how to count objects and guiding them through the process step by
step. Use visual aids like number cards or charts to help them associate numbers with quantities. Break down
counting tasks into smaller groups to build confidence.
Middle:
Encourage them to lead the counting activities by counting objects independently and sharing their findings
with the group. Offer challenges like counting objects in different arrangements or identifying missing numbers
in a sequence.

Later:
Introduce more complex counting patterns or activities that involve skip counting or grouping objects into sets.
Encourage them to create their own counting games or challenges for their peers to enhance their numeracy
skills.

End of Activity
Great job, Counting Explorers! We had a fantastic time counting objects and discovering numbers together.
Let’s count together and see how high we can go.

Follow-up Ideas (2)

1. Number Hunt: Hide number cards or objects around the classroom or outdoor space for children to find and
match. Encourage them to count the objects they find and practice number recognition.
2. Counting Story: Create a counting story where children have to count different objects or characters as the
story progresses. Encourage them to actively participate by counting along and engaging with the narrative.

Lesson Plan
Name of Activity – Number Hunt

Originating Idea - Engaging children in an interactive and exciting number hunt activity to promote number
recognition, enhance counting skills, and encourage active participation in a playful and engaging learning
experience.

Curriculum Area
Highlight 1:
Approaches to learning
Social and emotional development
Physical development and health
Language, literacy, and communication
Mathematics
Creative arts
Science and technology
Social studies

KDI – E. Mathematics
32. Counting: Children count things.

Materials
Number cards or cut-outs (1-10)
Hidden objects or toys with numbers on them
Optional: Number charts or worksheets

Appropriate Age group

Pre-K children – ages 4 and 5

Beginning of Activity
Welcome to our Number Hunt Adventure! Today, we're going on a thrilling hunt to find hidden numbers and
practice our counting skills. Get ready to use your detective skills and explore the world of numbers with us!

Middle of Activity
Who's up for an exciting Number Hunt Adventure? Let's grab our number cards and get ready to search for
hidden numbers around us. Are you ready to embark on our number discovery journey?

Your ideas for scaffolding children at different developmental levels

Early:
Provide guidance in identifying numbers and counting objects by pointing out the numbers on the cards and
objects. Offer visual cues like number charts to assist in number recognition. Break down counting tasks into
smaller sets to make it more manageable.
Middle:
Encourage them to lead the number hunt by identifying numbers independently and counting the objects they
find. Challenge them to find numbers in different arrangements or sequences to reinforce their counting skills.

Later:
Introduce more challenging number hunts with larger numbers or objects with multiple numbers on them.
Encourage them to create their own number hunt games for their peers or use numbers in mathematical
operations like addition or subtraction.

End of Activity
Congratulations, Number Hunters! We did a fantastic job finding hidden numbers and practicing our counting
skills. Who can tell us which numbers they found?

Follow-up Ideas (2)

1. Number Sorting Game: Create a number sorting game where children have to sort objects or toys based on
the numbers they find. Encourage them to match objects to the corresponding numbers and practice number
recognition.
2. Number Scavenger Hunt Relay: Organize a number scavenger hunt relay race where children have to find
and collect numbered objects in a set sequence. This activity promotes teamwork, counting skills, and quick
thinking.