Materials
chalkboard
chalk
objects with definite shapes (or pictures of
them), at least one of every shape per child
bags
pencils/crayons
Instructions
l Create a list with six to eight shapes drawn on it, one per child (or group).
l Prepare at least six stations with various items at each station.
l Give each child (or group) a list, a pencil, and a bag.
What to Do
1. Draw different shapes on the chalkboard and challenge the children to name
each one. Explain that every object in the world is made of different shapes.
Identify one or two shapes in the room to demonstrate this. Encourage your
children to spot a few as well.
2. Tell the children that they will participate in a scavenger hunt. Show them the
list of shapes and the stations around the room. Their job is to visit each station
and to collect objects that resemble the shapes depicted on their lists.
3. Explain to the children that once they find an object that matches a shape on
their list, they should put it into their bag and cross that shape off their list. The
children continue searching until they find an object for every shape.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip S
l For an advanced challenge, let the children discover shapes found outside (for
example, squares in hopscotch, rectangles on doors, and triangles in a
sidewalk).
l Consider challenging the children to see who can spot the most shapes or the
most creative shapes (trapezoids, pyramids, diamonds, and so on).
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Can the children find objects that match the shapes on their lists?
l As a class, or in smaller groups, ask the children to identify and discuss one or
two of the objects they collected.
