2D Shapes Unit | Kindergarten Guided Math | Lessons, Printables, Centers

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Are your students ready to explore and learn 2D shapes and Kindergarten
geometry? This 2D shape unit was designed to give you everything you need to teach a comprehensive, developmentally-appropriate kindergarten 2-D shapes math unit.

Students will learn to identify 5 2D shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle, and hexagon). They will also learn to compose 2D shapes, compose pictures using 2D shapes, recognize positional words, and recognize real world 2D shapes. This math unit has an emphasis on sorting.

These units were developed to be taught whole group but would also work well in a small group setting. The teacher will be guiding the students in an I do, We do, You do model.

Does this unit included differentiation? Yes! Differentiation options for students who need scaffolded support or an extended challenge are included for each lesson.

This Unit Includes:

• 2D Shape Posters – These 2D shape posters include original 2D shape poems!
• Math Word Wall Cards
• Mentor Text Suggestions
• Full Lesson Plans:
  • Math Warm Up
  • Teacher-Directed Lesson
  • Partner Activity
  • Independent Practice Activity
  • Home Connection (Optional Homework)
  • Differentiation Options

• End of Unit Assessment
• 5 2D Shape Math Centers:
  • Playdough 2D Shapes
  • Fine Motor 2D Shapes
  • 2D Shape Sorting
  • Buzzing Bees 2D Shape Sorts
  • Pattern Block Pictures

10 Lessons Included:

1. Curved vs Straight Lines
2. Circles
3. Triangles
4. Rectangles
5. Squares
6. Hexagons
7. Composing 2D Shapes
8. Composing Pictures with 2D Shapes
9. Positional Words
10. Real World 2D Shapes

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