Mrs. Parham Ifalowo
Title: Shape Recognition & Sorting with Pre-K
GELD STANDARDS:
Standard CD-MA1 The child will organize, represent, and build knowledge of number and quantity.
(While this standard focuses on numbers, sorting shapes is an early classification skill that supports future number sense.)
Indicator: CD-MA1.4a Arranges sets of objects in one-to-one correspondence. (This supports matching shapes to their name or group.)
Indicator: CD-MA1.4b Uses matching and sorting skills in daily routines. (Directly aligns with sorting shapes by type or attribute.)
Indicator: CD-MA1.4d Demonstrates the ability to count and compare quantities of objects. (Counting sides or shapes during activities supports this skill.)
Standard CD-MA4 The child will sort, classify, and serialize objects.
Indicator CD-MA4.4a: Sort and classify objects by one or more attributes (e.g., color, shape, size).
Indicator CD-MA4.4b: Explain how objects are sorted and classified.
Standard CD-MA6 The child will explore, recognize, and describe spatial relationships and shapes.
Indicator CD-MA6.4a: Recognize and name common two-dimensional shapes (e.g., square, circle, triangle, rectangle).
Indicator CD-MA6.4b: Describe attributes of two-dimensional shapes (e.g., number of sides, corners).
Indicator CD-MA6.4c: Identify shapes in the environment.
Objective/Central Focus of the Learning Segment: Recognizing and Sorting Basic Shapes
Recognizing and sorting shapes might not seem related to algebra, especially in Pre-K. The connection may not be noticeable, but these early math skills lay the groundwork for algebraic thinking in the future. Recognizing and sorting basic shapes in Pre-K is a foundational algebra skill because it helps children:
Notice patterns
Analyze attributes
Classify and compare
Use precise language
Lesson Plan Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zPpNv54Dipb6Z90X2H5VyNpLrW3JP2XF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118147285017022719680&rtpof=true&sd=true
Lesson Plan Video Link: https://mediaspace.gsu.edu/playlist/dedicated/1_tyxbhknt/