Lesson 10
Día 2 de centros (optional)
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to work with shapes.
Lesson Narrative
This lesson is optional because it is an opportunity for extra practice that not all classes may need. In Activity 1, students learn stage 2 of the How Are They the Same? center, which was first introduced in grade 1. In this new stage, called Grade 2 Shapes, students develop their understanding of shapes by finding shared attributes. In Activity 2, students choose to continue working on How Are They the Same?, or choose between two previously introduced centers focused on shapes.
Learning Goals
Teacher Facing
- Describe shapes using defining attributes.
- Draw and name shapes based on defining attributes.
Student Facing
- Trabajemos con figuras.
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials to Copy
- Shape Cards Grade 2, Spanish
Required Preparation
Activity 1:
- Each group of 2 needs the shape cards used in previous lessons.
Activity 2:
Gather materials from:
- How Are They the Same?, Stage 2
- Which One?, Stage 3
- Can You Draw It?, Stage 2
Lesson Timeline
| Warm-up | 10 min |
| Activity 1 | 15 min |
| Activity 2 | 25 min |
| Lesson Synthesis | 10 min |
Teacher Reflection Questions
When do your students feel successful in math? How do you know?