Shape Shifting

From Move to Learn · 2015

Shape Shifting
5 minPre-KKMathBrain Breaks
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Summary

A follow-along movement break themed to shapes. Little ones move and pose their bodies into circles, squares, and triangles while the coach names each shape -- an early-geometry warm-up that also burns off energy.

Viewer safety

All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Shapes and talk

  1. Which shapes did you spot in the video?
  2. How many sides and corners does your favorite shape have?
  3. Where do you see that shape in our classroom?

Quick work-a-long

Try it: Trace a shape in the air with your finger, then find something in the room that matches it.