Activity using shapes- Circle, Triangles, Rectangle & square
Activity Author
Neha Anand
Duration
40 mins
Objective: Key Core Life Skill to be developed
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Objective: Key Learning Domains to be developed
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Implemented this in classroom
Objectives to be achieved
Student will learn to use shapes to create figures.
Focus on using one shape at a time so that its easy for the student to register the same
Underlying Concept behind this activity
Children understand and register the shapes by learning to use them to create new animals or things
Resources required for conducting the activity
Pink Chart paper and Blue Round Bindis, scissors, Glue
Class Activity Details
Step 1: You will need to have pink paper, and blue paper or round bindis.
Step2: Cut the Pink chart paper into various sizes of circle. The sizes and numbers are shown below
Step3: Put this together, first glue a Face size circle to the Body circle. Let it dry
Step4: Take the feet size circles and stick them to the bottom of the Body circle. Let it dry.
Step 5: Stick the Ears crcle and stick them on top of the face.
Step 6: In the middle of the face stick the Nose cirle, Let it dry.
Step7: Place two Blue round dots/ Bindis top to make the face. Next, draw two blue circles onto a nose circle, then glue onto the face under the eyes.
Practice worksheets
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/mcircle_cat.htm
Other animals you can make from circles
http://www.momjunction.com/print-coloring-image/?pageid=85532&print=2014/08/The-balloons-and-circle
http://www.momjunction.com/print-coloring-image/?pageid=85532&print=2014/08/The-balloons-and-circle
Uploaded File
Brainstorming questions asked in class
You can ask children to identify biggest circle from this, thus introducing the concept of Big.
Evaluation parameters to assess the understanding of the students
Complete, Satisfying
Impromptu changes made if any during activity, reasons
Any suggestions for other teachers while implementing this activity in classroom.
Use one shape at a time. Do not introduce multiple shapes to create as the child would not be able to register the shapes at one go.
