theme #37
trigonometry activities
shape hunt
Go on a shape hunt around the classroom or outdoor play area.
Encourage children to identify basic shapes such as triangles, squares, and circles.
triangle art
Provide materials for children to create art using triangles.
Discuss the different types of triangles (e.g., equilateral, isosceles, scalene) in a simple and visual way.
building with blocks
Use building blocks to create simple structures and shapes.
Talk about the angles formed by the blocks and how they fit together.
body shapes
Encourage children to create shapes with their bodies.
Introduce terms like "right angle" by forming L-shapes with arms and legs.
shape sorting game
Play a shape sorting game where children categorize objects based on their shapes.
Use terms like "corners" and "sides" to introduce basic geometric vocabulary.
outdoor shapes scavenger hunt
Conduct an outdoor scavenger hunt where children look for shapes in nature.
Discuss how shapes are everywhere, from leaves to clouds.
sensory shapes
Create sensory bins with different textures and shapes.
Discuss the characteristics of shapes as children explore the bins.
building a shape garden
Use craft materials to create a shape garden on a large paper or cardboard.
Talk about the different shapes used to make flowers, leaves, and other elements.
storytime with shapes
Read stories that incorporate shapes.
Create a simple storytelling session where children identify shapes in the illustrations.
outdoor chalk shapes
Use chalk to draw shapes on the pavement.
Discuss the angles and sides of each shape as you draw.
pattern block play
Provide pattern blocks for children to explore and create patterns.
Introduce terms like "hexagon," "triangle," and "rhombus."
shape collage
Create a shape collage using cutouts from magazines or colored paper.
Discuss the different shapes used in the collage.
shadow shapes
Experiment with creating shapes using shadows.
Discuss how the position of light affects the appearance of shapes.
guess the shape game
Play a guessing game where children close their eyes, and you describe a shape for them to guess.
Encourage them to use their sense of touch to feel the shape.
yoga shapes
Introduce simple yoga poses that form shapes.
Talk about the body positions and angles involved in each pose.
shape sorting toys
Provide toys or objects with different shapes for sorting.
Discuss the characteristics of each shape as children sort.
cooking with shapes
Use cookie cutters to create shapes from dough.
Discuss the shapes used in cooking and baking.
nature shapes collage
Collect natural materials like leaves, twigs, and stones.
Create a collage using these materials and discuss the shapes found in nature.
baloon shapes
Blow up balloons and discuss their shapes.
Play with balloons to explore concepts like roundness and inflation.
musical shapes
Play music and encourage children to move their bodies to form different shapes.
Discuss the angles and curves in their movements.