Building Shapes With Straws

Students build and describe shapes and compare the lengths of 2 objects.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: Kindergarten

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Compare the length of 2 objects. • Build two-dimensional shapes. • Language Goal: Describe two-dimensional shapes using developing geometric language. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Lesson Resources: Activity 1 PDF; Manipulative Kit: clay, straws; Classroom materials: bags of straws, paper bags, Shapes We Know chart (from prior lessons), sticky notes, straightedges (as needed), Words to Describe Shapes chart (as needed, from prior lessons)