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Welcome to Counting with Shapes! – Greet our little mathematicians – Learn to count to 5 with shapes – We’ll use stars, circles, and more to count – Understand the concept of counting – Counting is knowing the total number – Counting shows us how many items – If we have 3 apples, we have 3 items | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of counting using shapes. Start the lesson with a warm greeting to make the children feel excited about learning math. Explain that counting is a way to find out how many things we have, like toys or crayons. Use simple shapes such as stars, circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles to represent numbers up to 5. For example, show one star for the number 1, two circles for the number 2, and so on, up to five. Encourage the children to count along with you and use their fingers to represent each number. This visual and interactive approach will help them grasp the concept of quantity and numbers.

What Are Shapes? – Shapes are forms like circles – Circles, squares, triangles, and more – Shapes are everywhere – Look around, they’re in everything you see! – Find shapes in the classroom – Can you see a circle, square, or triangle here? – Shapes can represent numbers | This slide introduces the concept of shapes to Pre-K students, emphasizing the basic forms and their omnipresence in the environment. Start by explaining what shapes are and provide examples like circles, squares, and triangles. Encourage the children to observe their surroundings and identify these shapes in the classroom, which could include the clock (circle), the door (rectangle), or a sign (triangle). Highlight how shapes are not just abstract concepts but are connected to real-world objects they interact with daily. This will also set the foundation for understanding how shapes can represent numbers, a concept that will be explored in subsequent lessons.

Learning Number 1 with Shapes – Understanding the number 1 – Number 1 is the first counting number – Show 1 circle – A single circle represents the number 1 – Find 1 square – A single square also represents the number 1 | This slide introduces the concept of the number 1 to Pre-K students using shapes. Start by explaining that the number 1 is the very first number we learn when we start counting. Use a physical circle and square to demonstrate. Ask the students to show you one circle, which helps them associate the quantity with the shape. Then, move on to finding one square, reinforcing the concept of ‘one’ with a different shape. Encourage the children to participate by holding up one finger or picking up one object to represent the number. This tactile and visual approach helps young learners grasp the concept of singular quantity.

Counting Shapes: Number 2 – Let’s count 2 shapes together – Finding 2 triangles – Can you spot two triangles close by? – Counting triangles: 1, 2 – Point and count each triangle aloud | This slide is focused on helping Pre-K students recognize and count to the number 2 using shapes, specifically triangles. Start by asking the students to find any two objects that are the same. Then, guide them to find two triangles in the classroom or on the worksheet provided. Encourage them to point to each triangle as they count them out loud. This activity helps to reinforce the concept of the number 2 and the shape of a triangle, building their counting and shape recognition skills. For the activity, provide various shapes and ask the students to pick out pairs of triangles. You can also use stickers or stamps to create a fun, interactive experience.

Shapes and Numbers Up to 5 – Counting 3 squares together – Can you find 3 squares? 1, 2, 3! – 4 circles: Let’s count them – Look at these circles. There are 4. Count: 1, 2, 3, 4. – 5 triangles: Count each one – Here are 5 triangles. Let’s count: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. – Understanding numbers with shapes | This slide is designed to help Pre-K students visually associate the numbers 3, 4, and 5 with corresponding quantities of shapes. Start by showing them 3 squares and count each one aloud with the class. Then, move on to 4 circles and do the same. Finally, present 5 triangles and count them out loud. Encourage the students to join in with the counting and to use their fingers to represent each number as they count. This activity will reinforce their understanding of numbers and quantities, as well as introduce them to basic shapes. Make sure to use colorful and engaging images of the shapes to capture their attention.

Matching Shapes and Numbers – Match numbers to shapes – 1 circle, 2 triangles – One circle alone – 3 squares, 4 circles – Three squares make a trio – 5 triangles – A group of five triangles | This slide is designed to help Pre-K students understand the concept of numbers by associating them with a corresponding number of shapes. It’s a visual and interactive way to reinforce counting skills up to 5. For the activity, students will be asked to draw a specific number of shapes that match each number. For example, they will draw one circle for the number 1, two triangles for the number 2, and so on. This exercise not only teaches them about numbers but also about different shapes. Teachers should prepare simple examples on the board or on paper to demonstrate the activity. Encourage students to count out loud as they draw each shape. This will help solidify their understanding of the relationship between numbers and quantities.

Let’s Practice Together: Counting Shapes – Count shapes up to 5 – Match numbers with shapes – See a number? Find the same number of shapes! – Color shapes for practice – Use your favorite colors to fill in one shape for each count – Have fun with numbers and colors | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students practice their counting skills in a fun and interactive way. Provide each student with a worksheet that has various shapes and a range of numbers up to 5. Instruct them to count out loud as they color the corresponding number of shapes for each number. This will reinforce their counting skills and number recognition. Encourage them to use different colors to make the activity more engaging. As they work, walk around the classroom to offer help and positive reinforcement. Prepare to celebrate their successful counting with a small show and tell at the end where they can display their colored shapes.

Class Activity: Shape Counting – Count shapes on your activity sheet – Color each shape as you count Use different colors for different numbers – Finish counting and coloring – Share your shapes with the class Tell us how many of each shape you found | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students associate numbers with physical representations using shapes. Provide each student with an activity sheet that has a variety of shapes with quantities up to 5. Instruct them to count each type of shape and color them in as they count. This will help reinforce their counting skills and number recognition. Once everyone has completed the activity, have a sharing session where each student presents their sheet and discusses what they counted. This will not only help with their mathematical understanding but also with their speaking and social skills. Possible variations of the activity could include using stickers, stamps, or creating shapes with playdough.

Great Job, Everyone! – Celebrate counting shapes success – Understanding numbers with shapes – Shapes can show numbers, like 3 triangles for 3 – Numbers up to 5 with shapes – We used shapes to count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 – Time for a big applause! | This slide is a congratulatory closing to the lesson where students learned to represent numbers with shapes up to 5. It’s important to celebrate their success to build confidence and reinforce their learning. Remind them of the connection between shapes and numbers, and how they can visually represent quantities with shapes. Encourage the children to give themselves a round of applause for their hard work and understanding. As an extension, you can have students draw their favorite number using shapes or have a show-and-tell where they bring items from home that represent numbers with shapes.