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Welcome to Counting Shapes! – Greet our little mathematicians – Counting shapes up to 3 – Find shapes and count: 1, 2, 3! – Engaging with fun games – Games like ‘Shape Hunt’ and ‘Match & Count’ – Learning and playing together – Team activities to count shapes in groups | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of counting shapes up to the number 3. Start the lesson with a warm welcome to create an inviting atmosphere. Explain that counting is not just about numbers, but can also be about counting other things like shapes. Incorporate interactive games such as ‘Shape Hunt’, where students find shapes around the classroom, or ‘Match & Count’, where they match shapes and count them up to 3. Ensure that the activities are simple and collaborative, allowing the children to learn by doing and to reinforce their counting skills in a playful context. The goal is to make learning about numbers and shapes an enjoyable experience, fostering a positive attitude towards mathematics from an early age.

Exploring Shapes Around Us – Shapes are everywhere – Find shapes in our classroom – Can you see a circle, square, or triangle here? – Shapes have different sides – Some shapes have 1 side, like a circle, or 3 sides, like a triangle – Count sides up to 3 – Let’s count the sides together | This slide introduces the concept of shapes to Pre-K students, emphasizing that shapes are a fundamental part of their environment. Start by explaining what shapes are and that they can be found everywhere, from the classroom to their own homes. Encourage the students to look around the classroom and identify familiar shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles. Explain that shapes can have different numbers of sides and use physical objects in the classroom to demonstrate this concept. Engage the students in an interactive activity where they count the sides of various shapes, focusing on shapes with up to three sides. This will help them associate the number of sides with the shape’s name and reinforce their counting skills.

Counting Shapes Together – Let’s count shapes together – Look at pictures and count shapes – Find circles, squares, triangles in pictures – Count only up to 3 shapes – If there are more than 3, just count 3 – Practice makes perfect – Repeat counting with different pictures | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in a fun counting activity. The goal is to help them recognize and count shapes within a set limit of three. Show them pictures with various shapes like circles, squares, and triangles, and guide them to count each type of shape, ensuring they do not exceed the number three. Reinforce the concept by repeating the activity with different pictures. Encourage the children to point and count aloud as this will help them to better grasp the concept of counting. The repetition will also aid in solidifying their understanding of numbers and quantities.

Counting Circles Up to 3 – Let’s count the circles together – Look at the circles and count aloud – Do we see 1, 2, or 3 circles? – Are there fewer than 3 or exactly 3? – Pointing to each circle, one by one – Touch each circle as we count them | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in a counting activity focused on circles. Start by showing the students a group of circles and encourage them to count along with you. Make sure to count slowly and clearly, pointing to each circle as you go to help them visually connect the number with the quantity. Ask the students if they see 1, 2, or 3 circles to reinforce the concept of counting up to 3. This activity helps develop their counting skills and number recognition. For the activity, you can use physical props like circle cutouts or draw circles on the board. Encourage the children to participate by pointing to the circles on their own or in a group setting. This interactive approach will help solidify their understanding of numbers and counting.

Counting Squares Up to 3 – Let’s find all the squares – Count the squares: 1, 2, or 3? – Are there one, two, or three squares? – Touch each square on the screen – Use your finger to point to the squares – Say the numbers as we count – Practice counting out loud together | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in a counting activity focused on squares. Start by asking the students to identify squares among other shapes. Then, move on to counting the squares, ensuring there are no more than three to align with the lesson’s objective. Encourage the children to physically touch the squares on the screen if interactive technology is available, or on printed material. This tactile interaction helps reinforce counting skills. As they touch each square, guide them to count out loud, reinforcing number recognition and sequencing. The activity should be conducted in a playful and supportive manner, allowing students to learn at their own pace.

Counting Triangles Together – Spot the triangles in the room – Look around, do you see any triangle shapes? – Count the triangles: 1, 2, or 3 – Let’s count them aloud together: one, two, three – Raise your hand for each triangle – When you see one, put your hand up high! | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in a fun and interactive counting activity focused on identifying and counting triangles. Start by explaining what a triangle is, showing them examples of triangles. Then, ask the children to look around the classroom for any objects that are shaped like triangles. As they identify the triangles, encourage them to count out loud and raise their hand for each triangle they see, reinforcing their counting skills up to three. The activity should be conducted in a playful manner to maintain their interest and excitement. Be prepared with a few examples in case the students need help getting started, and be ready to praise their efforts to build confidence.

Mixing Shapes: Counting Fun! – Different shapes together – Count each shape, up to 3 – Find circles, squares, triangles, and count each type – Say numbers out loud – Practice counting: ‘1, 2, 3!’ – Recognize and name shapes – Can you tell which is which? | This slide is designed to help Pre-K students practice counting by identifying and counting shapes up to the number 3. The activity involves a mix of different shapes to allow children to differentiate between them. As they count, encourage them to vocalize the numbers to reinforce their learning. This exercise not only teaches counting but also helps with shape recognition. For the activity, provide a variety of shapes in different colors and sizes to make the learning process engaging. Suggested activities include sorting shapes, counting shapes in a picture, and using physical shape cutouts for hands-on counting. Remember to praise the students for their efforts to build confidence.

Class Activity: Shape Hunt – Let’s go on a Shape Hunt! – Walk around and find shapes – Count each shape, up to 3 – Find 1, 2, or 3 of each shape – Show and tell with your friends – Share what shapes you found | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students recognize and count shapes in their environment. Encourage the children to walk around the classroom and look for shapes such as circles, squares, and triangles. They should count the number of sides each shape has, up to three, to reinforce their counting skills. As they find shapes, they can point them out and count them aloud. After the hunt, gather the students and let them show the shapes they found to the class, describing where they found them and practicing their counting. Possible variations of the activity could include finding shapes in a book, on a poster, or in a play area. This hands-on activity not only teaches shape recognition and counting but also promotes social interaction and public speaking skills.

Fantastic Counters! – Great job counting to 3! – You’re wonderful counters now – Time for a big applause! – Clap your hands for your hard work! – Keep practicing counting – Practice with toys, snacks, and more. | This slide is meant to celebrate the students’ achievement in learning to count shapes up to 3. It’s important to end the lesson on a positive note, reinforcing their success and encouraging them to continue practicing their new skill. The applause is both a fun activity and a way to acknowledge their effort. Encourage the children to keep practicing counting in different settings, like during playtime or snack time, to help solidify their understanding. This will help them to recognize numbers and quantities in their environment, further developing their mathematical foundation.