Monday, March 25, 2013

3D Shapes and More - Manic Monday Freebie Time

Shapes to Explore and the students want more.  Geometry is such a fun hands on unit. The students are completely engaged in the activities and learning without even knowing it.
  Here is a great little poem I found on Pinterest from Caitlin at Kinder Garden.


After exploring the 3D shaped manipulatives, students traced around each shape and labeled them.  
Next up a little treat. 
Marshmallows and Toothpicks. ( The round toothpicks work better. They are a little sturdier)
I gave each student a cup of mini-marshmallows and a hand full of toothpicks. 
Directions: Explore and Create.
Check out some of their creations below. 






Here are my 3D Shapes Posters if you need them.
Just click on the picture to download them.
 
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9 comments:

  1. Tammi BoothMarch 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Nice poster. Thanks. :)

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  2. Hopkins' Hoppin' HappeningsMarch 25, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Way to go on making Geometry fun for your students. Love the marshmallow activity.

    Brian
    Hopkins' Hoppin' Happenings

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  3. eveangel100March 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Such wonderful ideas! Love the GLAD song and fun activity, I'm saving these ideas for geometry next year! I'm your newest follower!!

    Nicole
    Teaching's a Hoot

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  4. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I heart your freebie! Thank you for sharing! I pinned your freebie for all my Pinterest followers to see! P.S. I am a newbie blogger and I’m your newest follower too!

    Sylvia
    I Heart My Kinder Kids

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  5. First Grade BuddiesMarch 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing the shape posters and poem. We're going to tuck these away for next year's shape work!

    :) Tamra and Sarah
    First Grade Buddies

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  6. The Kinder GardenMarch 25, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks for the shout out on the poem, Sandra! I followed you too. :)

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  7. LisaMarch 26, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Hey! Thanks for popping by my blog. I've only been on TBTS for less than a week and I'm already obsessed!

    Those marshmallow/toothpick shapes are always a big hit in my class each year! Funny story- I have one kid allergic to EVERYTHING who discovered he can eat marshmallows thanks to this little lesson :) I was soooo excited to finally discover a treat I can feed him on special occasions and class parties!

    Lisa
    The Lower Elementary Cottage

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  8. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    Fantastic fun activity!! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm your newest follower!

    ✿Sue✿
    ✿Science for Kids Blog✿

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