Materials
stencils of shapes like squares, circles, triangles and rectangles
posters of shapes on the wall
child-safe scissors
markers
Instructions
l Provide child-safe scissors and shape stencils and markers for each child.
What to Do
1. Cut shapes from paper for demonstration purposes. Draw another shape on
the back of one the cut-out shapes.
2. Say, "We are going to draw a different shape on the back of this shape. It is a
secret shape for now."
3. Ask the children to cut their shapes from the paper.
4. Help the children write their names and the names of their secret shapes on
the backs of the cut-out shapes.
5. During circle or group time, ask the children to put their shapes up in the air,
and then to turn their shapes around to reveal their secret shapes.
6. Ask each child to say the name of his secret shape aloud.
7. Collect all the shapes and place them in a pile. Create patterns from the shapes
within the circle.
Fingerplay
Shape Play by Lily Erlic
Hold up a shape, (place shape in hand)
Hold it in the air! (stretch arm up with
shape)
Wave it around, (wave the shape)
And give it a stare. (look at your shape)
Hold up a shape, (place shape in hand)
Stretch it up high, (stretch arm up with
shape)
Give it a shake, (shake shape)
And watch it fly! (toss shape up in
the air)
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Can the children say the names of the shapes?
l Can the children place the shapes in the correct place?
