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Math while Moving - Geometric Shapes

Here are 2 kinesthetic classroom lesson plans for learning about geometric shapes. Lesson 1. needs open floor space. Lesson 2. can be done sitting in seats facing the teacher.

Do you have students who have difficulty learning math? Here is a brief article with resources on dyscalculia.

Lesson 1. Making geometric shapes on the floor

Students lie on floor, stretched out, head to foot, to make shapes:
3 students form a triangle.
4 students form a square.
5 students form a pentagon.

More advanced shapes

4 students arrange themselves into a parallelogram.
10 students could form an open-space 5-pointed star.

Lesson 2. Defining geometric shapes in the air

Students clasp hands together in front of themselves either while sitting or standing.

Teacher sits or stands with her/his back facing students in front of them.

Teacher clasps hands together, and while keeping hands clasped traces a geometric shape in the air in front of and just above head height, so students can see the shape being made.

Students join in copying teacher, keeping their hands clasped, while making each shape.

Lessons
Math while Moving - Homepage
1. Math while Moving - Counting
2. Math while Moving - Addition and Subtraction
3. Math while Moving - More Addition
4. Math while Moving - Clapping Patterns and Sets
5. Math while Moving - ABA Sequencing
6. Math while Moving - Geometric Shapes
7. Math while Moving - Learning to Tell Time

Related links
What Is Your Child's Learning Style - Auditory, Visual or Kinesthetic?
Kinesthetic Language Learning - Introduction
Dyscalculia - also Known as Dyscalcula or Acalculia

Recommended
Kinesthetic Math and Language Lessons -
YouŽll find 33 beginning and advanced kinesthetic math and language lessons in 78 pages for kids of all abilities in grades K-6, including teaching all ages the one-hand alphabet with large photos of the letter shapes.
Kinesthetic Math and Language Lessons by Susan Kramer

And, for ages 2 to 5, more than 10 kinesthetic learning lessons, plus rhythms, dances and exercises in this workbook Rhythms and Dances for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Math while Moving - Homepage
Math while Moving - Clapping Patterns and Sets
What Is Your Child's Learning Style - Auditory, Visual or Kinesthetic?
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