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Circle or Square Game

Shapes Review and Exploration

Day 91of 180
Week 19of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and distinguish between circles and squares

2

Practice quick shape recognition

3

Develop visual discrimination skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:19

“Yahweh by wisdom founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.”

— Proverbs 3:19 (WEB)

God created the world with intentional design, just like shapes have specific characteristics

📦 Materials Needed

  • Various shapes (circles and squares)
  • Shape collection from BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Small basket or container
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather child and introduce today's shape exploration game

💭 Review Question: Can you remember the shapes we learned about yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate circle and square shapes, highlighting their unique features

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Circles have round edges with no corners
  • Squares have four straight sides and four corners
  • Let's look at different shapes around us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What things in our home are circles?
  • Can you find a square near you?
3Activity: Circle or Square Sorting Game (6 min)
game

Quick recognition game where child sorts shapes into correct groups

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread shapes on floor
  2. Parent holds up a shape
  3. Child calls out 'Circle!' or 'Square!'
  4. Place shape in correct basket
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child sort shapes

Challenge: Child sorts shapes without parent assistance

4Closing (3 min)

Review shapes learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is a circle?
  • What makes a square different?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll build things using circles and squares!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are developing visual discrimination skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of enthusiasm and praise
  • Keep activity short and engaging
  • Allow child to explore shapes hands-on
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing circle and square, losing focus quickly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent identification of basic shape characteristics

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Shape hunt around the house
  • Drawing circles and squares with large chalk

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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