Shapes

By Rachelle
Rosenblit
SweetKindergarten

Welcome friends!

This pack includes a sweet little

activity I did as part of my annual
evaluation this year. After learning
about 2D and 3D shapes, we build
them using toothpicks and
marshmallows! Each student was given
a plate, toothpicks and marshmallows
and allowed to let their creativity flow!
This lesson allows students to think
critically and covers several common
core Geometry standards. Ive also
included some shape building cards
that I used as needed with some of
my struggling students who needed
more support. The student can look at
the shape first, then build it.

Lesson Plan- Math

Mrs. Rosenblit - Kindergarten
Topic: Identifying, describing and building 2D
shapes
Standards: Kindergarten Common Core
Math - Geometry
CCSS.Math.Content.K.G.A.2 Correctly name
shapes regardless of their orientations or
overall size.
CCSS.Math.Content.K.G.B.5 Model shapes in
the world by building shapes from
components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and
drawing shapes.
Objectives: Students will review the names
of shapes and describe their sides &
vertices. Students will be able to build a 2D
shape with toothpicks and marshmallows and
describe it.

Pre-Lesson Activity: Students will activate prior knowledge

through viewing/singing The 2D Shapes that I know song
Lesson:
1.Students will review our objective and state why it is
important to know.
2.Students participate in Turn & Talk activity with their
partners to discuss the 2D shapes that they have learned.
3.Students will describe those shapes as we build a 2D shape
anchor chart together
4.Students return to tables to create their 2D shapes.
Students will build a 2D shape using toothpicks and
marshmallows
Students will write the name of their shape and how many
sides & vertices it has.
Students self-assess how they did on their paper.
Post-Lesson/Review: Students will share their shapes with
the class, describing their sides and vertices.

Evaluation: I will be checking for understanding during oral

activities, whole group Anchor Chart creation, and shape
building activity. I will be continuously monitoring for student
understanding through do you know in your heart thumb
activity. Additionally, students will self-monitor themselves at
the end of the activity.

Name:______________________________

Challenge:
Build a 3D shape using toothpicks and
marshmallows. Then, tell about your shape!
My Shape:
Draw it!

How many
sides?

How many
vertices?

Self
Assessment:

Name:______________________________

Challenge:
Build a 2D shape using toothpicks and
marshmallows. Then, tell about your shape!
My Shape:
Draw it!

How many
sides?

How many
vertices?

Self
Assessment:

triangle

square

rhombus

pentagon

hexagon

octagon

rectangle

trapezoid