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
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