Identifying and Drawing Circles and Squares (Pre-Primary 1- Shapes/Solid and Colour Lesson Note: First Term, Week Eight)

Lesson Note for Week Eight: Introduction to Basic Shapes – Circles and Squares

Subject: Shapes/Solid and Colour
Age Group: 2 Years
Week: 8
Topic: Identifying and Drawing Circles and Squares

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Objectives:

1. Identify Basic Shapes: Children will be able to recognize and name circles and squares.
2. Draw Basic Shapes: Children will practice drawing circles and squares.
3. Discuss Shape Properties: Children will understand the basic properties of circles and squares.

Materials Needed:

• Large sheets of paper
• Crayons or markers
• Shape stencils or templates (circles and squares)
• Shape flashcards or picture cards

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Introduction:

1. Greeting and Warm-Up: Start with a fun song or rhyme to engage the children.
2. Introduce New Shapes: Show flashcards or pictures of a circle and a square. Describe the shapes:
   • Circle: A round shape with no corners and no sides.
   • Square: A shape with four equal sides and four corners.

Activity 1: Shape Identification:

1. Show and Tell: Present objects or pictures that are circles and squares. Discuss their features with the children.
2. Shape Discussion: Ask questions like, “Can you find the circle?” and “What shape is this?” to encourage interaction.
3. Shape Matching: Use matching cards for children to match circles and squares with corresponding images.

Activity 2: Drawing Shapes:

1. Shape Drawing: Provide large sheets of paper and crayons/markers. Demonstrate how to draw a circle and a square.
2. Guided Drawing: Assist children in drawing circles and squares on their papers. Offer support as needed.
3. Practice Time: Allow children to draw circles and squares on their own. Offer praise and encouragement.

Activity 3: Shape Sorting and Play:

1. Shape Sorting: Provide pre-cut shapes (circles and squares) and ask children to sort them into two groups.
2. Shape Play: Use toys or blocks shaped like circles and squares. Let children explore and play with these shapes to reinforce their learning.

Conclusion:

1. Review: Recap the shapes covered today. Ask children to show their drawings and name the shapes they used.
2. Shape Song/Rhyme: Sing a song or recite a rhyme about circles and squares to reinforce the lesson.
3. Goodbye: Provide a positive farewell and remind children of what they learned today.

Assessment:

• Observe children’s ability to identify and name circles and squares.
• Check participation during drawing and sorting activities.
• Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement to support learning.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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