Preschool + Pre-K Math 2D Shapes Unit 4 PREK GUIDED MATH CURRICULUM

Are you looking for a hands on guided math unit to teach 2D shapes in preschool and pre-k? This Preschool and Pre-K 2D Shapes Math Unit has everything you need for a hands-on, integrated sorting unit.

The pre-k math curriculum units were designed to make teaching math in preschool, pre-k, transitional kindergarten, or special education classes fun, engaging, and meaningful!

The Preschool and Pre-K Math Curriculum Unit 4: 2D Shapes Unit includes 10 engaging pre-k guided math lessons to give your students an intro to shapes and build a strong math foundation.

This 2D Shapes Unit will:

• introduce 2D shapes: circle, triangle, rectangle, square, rhombus, oval
• Work on sorting by shapes and shape attributes
• Integrate creativity and art
• Build number sense

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The preschool and pre-k 2D Shapes Unit uses the guided math model for each lesson.

What does preschool and pre-k guided math look like? You will have a short whole group time with a number sense warm up, math mini-lesson, music and movement. Then, optional differentiated guided math small groups are included to further explore the lesson objective.

The Preschool and Pre-K Math Curriculum lessons include:

• Number sense warm up
• Whole group math lesson
• Number formation posters with original number formation poems
• Music and movement with original math and number songs
• Guided math small groups for scaffold, meet, extend
• Optional math worksheets
• 10 Low prep pre-k math center mats
• End of unit assessment

Pre-K Math Curriculum Unit 4: 2D Shapes Unit Lessons

1. Circles
2. Triangles
3. Rectangles
4. Squares
5. Rhombuses
6. Ovals
7. Curved and Straight Lines
8. Shape Attributes
9. Composing with Shapes
10. Counting Sets of Shapes to 5

Mentor texts used in this unit (you will need to purchase separately):

• Mouse Shapes by Ellen Walsh

Take a closer look at the lessons:

Each component of the Pre-K Math Curriculum lesson plans was designed to pack as much impact as possible into your day.

• Number Sense Warm Up - This is a quick math warm up that will only take 1-2 minutes and usually means getting up and moving and grooving!

• Whole Group Lesson - The whole group lesson is short, around 5 minutes each day. Students will be introduced to the math concept. This time may also include literacy integration with math mentor text read alouds.

• Music and Movement - Daily original songs are included for reviewing the shapes. Original shape poems are included for each shape.

• Pre-K Guided Math Small Groups - Students will dig deeper into the math objective in small groups. The small groups are differentiated for scaffolding the skill, meeting the skill, and extending the skill.

• Student worksheet - A short daily student practice worksheet is added to reinforce the math skill. Half page and full page options are included for each lesson.

• Low Prep Pre-K Math Centers - Low to no prep preschool and pre-k math center mats are included to continue practicing the math concept. This unit contains 10 2D Shapes centers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I use the Pre-K Math Curriculum units with my preschool, transitional kindergarten, special education, or kindergarten classroom? These guided math lesson plans would work well for preschool, pre-k, transitional kindergarten, or in a special education setting.

Would the Pre-K Math Curriculum work well in a homeschool setting? Yes! These pre-k guided math lesson plans are designed to be easy to follow and include everything you need. They would work well in a homeschool setting.

Do I have to follow the Pre-K Math Curriculum lesson plans exactly? No, I know that there may be more included than you have time for. Please feel free to break up the day or pick and choose the activities that would be the most meaningful for your class.

Are the math lesson plans or materials editable? No, i'm sorry, these are not editable at this time.

Are these math lesson plans included in any of your other resources? Yes, the Pre-K Math Unit 4 2D Shapes Unit is included in the Preschool Pre-K Math Curriculum for the Year.