3 weeks suggested
Teacher Tips:
Focus is on 2D shapes. This is the first time these standards are introduced, please note the proficiency rubrics. We will come back to these standards later in the school year.
⊡With repeated experiences with modeling these shapes (MP4), students will become more precise in their compositions and descriptions of shapes (MP6). (K.G.B. 5 , MP4, MP6)
🌕Mathematically proficient students will look closely to discern a pattern or structure (MP7) and have the ability to abstract a given situation (MP2). (K.G.A 1, 2 &3., MP2, MP7, MP8)
I can describe and determine positions such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to. (K.G.A.1)
I can describe objects in the environment related to position using words such as “in front of”, “above”. Etc. (K.G.A.1)
I can name shapes (K.G.A.2)
I can identify 2 dimensional shapes. (K.G.A.3)
I can use attributes to determine shapes in the real world. (K.G.B.5)
∎ Major Content ⊡ Supporting Content 🌕 Additional Content
Word wall words English or Spanish
Above Corner Below Vertices Beside Sides in front of Rhombus
Behind Trapezoid next to Hexagon Pattern Rectangle Shape Square
2D shape Circle Flat Triangle
Kinder number talk guide printable & Kinder number talks
Choose which strategy students need to practice. You may find that they need many, so start with one for a week or so, then move onto another. You are looking for efficient strategies, not mastery of all strategies. Students may find they prefer one strategy over another or change strategies for different problems. The goal is that they are flexibly using efficient strategies and are able to reason about numbers to fluently compute.
Addition Strategies
Subitize w/in 5 Math flips subitize
Number Talk Prompts within 5
Ready Teacher Toolbox Lesson 1: Describe Position-Sessions 1-5
Assessment Tasks K.G.A.1, 2 & 3 Frayer Model Assessment Proficiency Rubrics K.G.A.1
Math in Practice: Module 12 (K.G.1, K.G.2, K.G.3) Math in Practice lesson slides and Essential Question Guide MIP Resource folder
Open Middle tasks Printable activities & Centers Nearpod Math lessons
Prior knowledge/Just in Time support & Enrichment RTTB Lesson 1 Where is it?
Ready Teacher Toolbox Lesson 8: Two-Dimensional Shapes - sessions 1-5
Assessment Tasks K.G.A.1, 2 & 3 Frayer Model Assessment Proficiency Rubrics K.G.A.2 K.G.A.3
Math in Practice: Module 12 (K.G.1, K.G.2, K.G.3) Math in Practice lesson slides and Essential Question Guide MIP Resource folder
Open Middle tasks Printable activities & Centers Nearpod Math lessons
Prior knowledge/Just in Time support & Enrichment RTTB Lesson 8 Shape Pictures
Ready Teacher Toolbox N/A use center activities to introduce with 2D shapes only
Assessment Tasks K.G.B.5 Frayer Model Assessment Proficiency Rubrics K.G.B.5
Math in Practice: Module 13 (K.G.5, K.G.6) Math in Practice lesson slides and Essential Question Guide MIP Resource folder
Open Middle tasks Printable activities & Centers Nearpod Math lessons
“Closure in a lesson does not mean to pack up and move on. Rather, it is a cognitive activity that helps students focus on what was learned and whether it made sense and had meaning.” How the Brain Learns Mathematics (2007) P. 104
There are many ways to wrap up and reflect the day's activities but this step is often overlooked or rushed. Purposely plan and allow time for students to have closure each day (even if it means setting a timer or daily alarm so you don't run out of time).
Ideas for closure activities
Nearpod Math lessons
These are activities to give students mixed, spaced practice based on the big ideas for kindergarten math.