Lesson Plan for Grade 1 Mathematics

Objectives
• Cognitive Domain: Students will be able to identify simple 2-dimensional shapes
such as triangles, rectangles, and squares.
• Psychomotor Domain: Students will be able to draw and color simple 2-
dimensional shapes.
• Affective Domain: Students will show appreciation for the different shapes in
their environment.

Subject Matter
• Topic: Identifying Simple 2-Dimensional Shapes (Triangle, Rectangle, Square)
• References:
a. Math for Kids by Pearson
b. Basic Shapes for Beginners by Scholastic
c. Shapes Around Us by National Geographic Kids
• Materials Needed: Drawing paper, colored pencils, shape flashcards

Procedures
Preliminaries:
• Concrete Examples: Show flashcards of different shapes.
• Questions:
a. What shape is this?
b. How many sides does a triangle have?
c. Can you find a square in the classroom?
Reviewing Previous Lesson / Presenting the New Lesson:
• Activity: Trace the Shapes Worksheet
• Instructions: Trace the shapes using colored pencils.
Establishing the Purpose of the New Lesson:
• Today, we will learn how to identify different shapes and their characteristics.
Presenting Examples / Instances of the New Lesson:
• Shapes can be found everywhere, even in our alphabet letters!
Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #1:
• 5-item Multiple Choice:
 a. What shape has 3 sides? a) Square b) Triangle c) Circle
b. ...
Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #2:
• 5-item Multiple Choice:
a. What shape is a stop sign? a) Triangle b) Rectangle c) Octagon
b. ...
Developing Mastery (Leads to Formative Assessment):
• Group 1: Reporting: Discuss the different shapes you see at home.
• Group 2: Coloring: Color the shapes in the worksheet.
• Group 3: Role Playing: Act out shapes using your body.
Generalization:
1. What shapes have you learned today?
2. Where can you find these shapes?
3. Why are shapes important?
Evaluation:
• Instructions: Answer the following questions based on what you've learned.
• 10-item Multiple Choice:
a. A square has how many equal sides? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4
b. ...
• Answer Key: 1. c, 2. ...
Assignment:
1. Draw a triangle and a square.
2. Count the number of rectangles you can find at home.