The Brain Train

Shapes are so much fun in Kindergarten! Along with having fun with shapes, students also need to understand how they are alike and different. These math journals provide students opportunities to compare and contrast 2D shapes. They will be introduced to and using math vocabulary such as attributes, sides, and vertices when using these math journals. These journals also include sorting 2D shapes among real-world objects! These math journals are ENGAGING to students because it gives them a hands

These math journals will give students several different ways to sort their 3D shapes. Students will also be introduced and given the opportunity to use specific math vocabulary such as faces, sides, and vertices. These math journals are ENGAGING to students because it allows students to cut and paste, sort, and interact with 3D shapes. **These are for personal use only. If you put these on a webpage and/or blog, you will need to give credit somewhere on the page. Also, you will need to provi

The first part to these math journals allow students to practice tracing and drawing their 2D shapes. The second part of these journals is a 2D shape hunt! The 2D shape hunt will require adult supervision for the first time through. After students understand procedures and/or what is expected, this is something that they could do independently during stations, centers, etc. Students will record and draw objects that match the 2D shape mentioned in the math journal. This was one of my students' f

These 2D shape cards come with three different game ideas to use in a classroom! You can model each game whole group so students know how to play and the rules. Then have students play in pairs and/or put these games at a math bin during Guided Math. Using the 2D shape cards with labels is a great activity to do as a classroom sort game. Using a pocket chart, put the cards with labels at the top. Give each student a shape card with just a shape on it. Have students sort their shapes as a group

Drawing animals is always a joy, but this activity gives drawing animals a mathematical twist! Students will choose two animals of their choice to draw. The challenge comes when students are only allowed to use 2D shapes to draw their animals. There are 2D shape cards with this activity for students who need a visual as to what each 2D shape looks like. This activity is ENGAGING to students because they get to be creative, yet it gives them another opportunity to draw their 2D shapes in a fun,