Materials
set of shape flashcards with square, triangle, circle, rectangle, and diamond on them
Instructions
l Make the chart for the fingerplay.
l Set out the flashcards. (Create the flashcards if necessary by drawing the
various shapes on note cards.)
What to Do
- 1. Teach the children the following fingerplay, using the shape flashcards.
Five Little Shapes by Susan Oldham Hill
Five little shapes in the world today.
Can you see them as you play?
One little square is a window to the sky.
One little triangle is the roof so high.
One little circle is a cookie so sweet.
One little rectangle is a cracker to eat.
And one little diamond is a kite in the clouds.
Can you say them all out loud? - Engage the children in a discussion about the meaning of each line.
- Ask the children to find other items in the room that match the shapes the song mentions.
Teacher-to-Teacher Tip
l Extend this activity by having round cookies and square crackers for a snack.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Use the set of flashcards to ask each child to name the shapes.
l Can the children say the fingerplay?
