Shapes are everywhere in the world around us, from rectangular doors to the circular wheels of a car. The second lesson in this series opens the eyes of young mathematicians to this wonderful world of shapes as they search the classroom, playground, or other locations around the school for common geometric figures. Each time a shape is found, learners draw a picture of the object and label the shape it represents. This simple activity provides an excellent opportunity for children to practice identifying shapes in a fun and meaningful context.

Concepts

shapes

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Additional Tags

identifying shapes, shape identification, basic shapes, scavenger hunt, naming shapes, shape names, math

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Pros

• Scavenger hunt activity engages children in identifying geometric shapes
• Offers modifications for meeting the needs of all learners

Cons

• Some advanced planning is required to ensure the scavenger hunt location includes the desired shapes

Common Core

K.G.A.1 K.G.A.2 K.G.B.4 MP6 MP7