Shaping up: with a purpose! Part 2

Another fun week of shapes!

This week we covered triangles, ovals and rectangles.

Triangle

We used our math skills to count the points.

We gave each child 3 popsicle sticks to create their own triangle. By making a mark on each end it helped the children self correct themselves by connecting the dots.

After just a few tries Shua felt very proud that he mastered the triangle.

Triangle block painting.

Some just enjoy the sensation of sticking their hands in the paint;)

Triangle tracers.

 Max "Thomas in my triangle!"

Square and rectangle

This was quite tricky at first!
When we counted the corners- we found the same amount! 

 We asked them what is the difference?

Once we put the two shapes down on the floor-- we saw it clicked in their eyes as they realized the difference in the length of the sides. Elizabeth pointing out her observation.

Creating trains using rectangles and squares.

Square/Rectangle Hopscotch:

Playing a different form of hopscotch to teach squares and rectangles.

The rules were one foot in the square and two feet in the rectangle. Through using their gross motor skills it was another way to remember the distinction.

Evi thinking before making the next jump. Was a great body coordination exercise.

Reviewing our shapes:

On an easel we placed contact paper and all the shapes we've learned so far cut out in tissue paper.
The children used these shapes to make any picture they wanted.

Group art and connecting to a Mitzvah:

It is very important to us that whatever unit we are teaching to connect to a Jewish concept.

This week we took all the shapes we learned and created a house we talked about how much they treasure their own homes. It was beautiful to hear each of them inviting their friends to their house and we learned that it is actually a Mitzvah! 

Hachnasas Orchim: Inviting and being kind to our guests.

Devorah Leah and Levi discussing their creation and shapes.

Levi taking the knowledge from last week about circles and making them on all his little play dough creations.

Home- made play dough recipe:
4 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, 3 Tbsp oil, 1 cup water. (add any color food coloring)
Has a great consistency and lasts quite awhile. :)

Oval art

  Learning Responsibility:

With out being told to do so,  as soon as the children heard our 'hi ho' clean up song, they began to clean and work together carrying a very heavy lego bock back to the Morah's room!

 

cleaning up after themselves, after a very gluey project!