3D Shapes Unit | Kindergarten Guided Math | Lessons, Printables, Centers

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Are your students ready to explore and learn 3D shapes and Kindergarten geometry? This 3D shape unit was designed to give you everything you need to teach a comprehensive, developmentally-appropriate kindergarten 3-D shapes math unit.

Students will learn to identify 5 3D shapes (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, and rectangular prism). They will also learn to compose 3D shapes, compose structures using 3D shapes, and recognize real world 3D shapes.

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:

• 3D Shape Posters – These 3D 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 3D Shape Math Centers:
  • 3D Shape Math Around the Room
  • Spin and Color 3D Shapes
  • 3D Shapes Picture Sorts
  • Roll and Color 3D Shapes
  • 3D Shape Structure Brain Challenges

9 Lessons Included:

1. Spheres
2. Cones
3. Cylinders
4. Cubes
5. Rectangular Prisms
6. Real World 3D Shapes
7. 2D vs 3D Shapes
8. 2D vs 3D Shapes with Real World Objects
9. Composing with 3D Shapes

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