Today's Classroom Activities :

Shapes and Geometry

Geometry Gone 3-D
Math Use mini marshmallows and thin pretzels (or toothpicks) to make cubes, rectangular solids and pyramids as an introduction to, or reinforcement of, geometric shapes. Round and oval shapes can be made with chenille sticks, and a combination of craft sticks and chenille can be used to make cylinders. See what other objects your students can come up with to "show shapes."

Geometric Shapes
After participating in a discussion and viewing a chart on various geometric shapes, the students will be able to construct and label at least eight geometric shapes using Geo-boards and then Popsicle sticks.

Toothpick Puzzlers
All you need is a box of toothpicks to challenge your students at the end of the year with this lesson plan.

Measuring Circles
Through the use of children's literature and various household items, students will learn how to measure circumference, radius, and diameter.

Circles, Squares, Triangles and Rectangles In Our World
Students will learn how to recognize the shape of a circle, square, triangle and rectangle. Then they will identify those shapes in their world and in printed materials.