Pieces of a Puzzle

Students use shape attributes to identify shapes that are the same, regardless of orientation, within a larger composite shape.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: Kindergarten

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Identify the same shape shown in different orientations. • Determine and compare the quantities of simple shapes used to compose a larger shape. • Language Goal: Explain how to compose larger shapes from simple shapes by changing the orientations of the simple shapes. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Lesson Resources: Activity 1 PDF, Activity 2 PDF (optional), Visual Display PDF, Moving Shapes, Visual Display PDF, Moving Shapes (sample); Manipulative Kit: pattern blocks; Classroom materials: Shapes We Know chart (as needed, from prior lessons), Words to Describe Shapes chart (as needed, from prior lessons); Centers Resources: Puzzles (Set 1), Recording Sheet