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. I’ve 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:

How many
Draw it! sides?

How many
vertices?

Self
Assessment:
Name:______________________________
Challenge:
Build a 2D shape using toothpicks and
marshmallows. Then, tell about your shape!

My Shape:

How many
Draw it! sides?

How many
vertices?

Self
Assessment:
triangle square

rhombus pentagon
hexagon octagon

rectangle trapezoid