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This bundle helps students practice identifying and describing 2D and 3D shapes through a multitude of engaging hands-on and creative activities. Reinforce key concepts through songs, short stories, guided discussions, drawing challenges, and more!This bundle includes:3D Shapes song3D Shapes Describe and Build Game3D Shapes Discussion-Based ProjectableFinish the Picture 3D Shapes Creative Drawing ChallengeTim's Special Song - A Shape Story
Bring shapes to life through storytelling and creativity!Tim’s Special Song is an original, engaging short story that helps young learners explore 2D shapes while boosting early reading skills, comprehension, and imagination. Designed for Kindergarten and 1st Grade, this printable story allows students to illustrate their own shape characters—making each reading experience unique and interactive. Join Tim the Triangle on his journey of facing fears with friends! This short yet sweet story about
Boost 3D shape vocabulary through hands-on teamwork and critical thinking!This engaging and interactive game reinforces concepts of 3D shapes as students describe and build. Students will practice identifying and communicating the attributes of various shapes such as their faces and vertices. Print, grab your shapes, & you're ready to play!To play: Each student will need one of the “What am I?” papers taped onto their back and they will not look at it. They will have a variety of 3D shape blo
**Editable** Discussion helps students deepen and solidify their conceptual understandings. These slides give students opportunities to expand and enhance their knowledge of : 3D shapes namesFacesVerticesWays to describe 3D shapesTo use:Simply project each slide & use the provided discussion questions. Each slide has two stacked 3D shapes. Shapes included:SpheresCylindersRectangular prismsCubesConesFor added engagement, consider having students:Write their answers on whiteboardsPlay music a
Get ready to think outside the box! These finish the picture activities provide students opportunities to be challenged in a creative way! They are perfect for early-finishers or an activity for the whole class! Included is:9 different worksheet, each with stacked two 3D shapes Shapes included:SpheresCylindersRectangular prismsCubesConesFor added engagement, consider having students:Color the backgroundWrite the name of the shapesWrite a story for their picture
Reinforce concepts about 3D shapes in an engaging way with this 3D Shapes song to the tune of "Dynamite!" Included is:Projectable lyrics (Powerpoint)Student lyrics sheets Karaoke linkTutorial link to see the song performed in action!This song reviews the following 3D shapes:SphereCubeRectangular prismConeCylinder
I'm so glad YOU are here! I'm a 1st grade teacher who is passionate about literacy and phonics 💛. Explore hands-on, engaging resources primarily for k-2 learners.
Awards & shining teacher moments
NHCS Model Literacy Classroom
LETRS certified
UNCW Partnership Teacher
2023 NHCS Rookie of the Year Finalist
My own education history
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Elementary Education
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