In this shape recognition worksheet, students color the circles blue, the rectangles yellow, and the triangles red. Students then write the total number for each shape in the boxes.

Students hunt for hidden geometric shapes and compare the properties of various shapes. In this geometry activity, students play a game of finding squares, circles, rectangles, and ovals that have been hidden around the classroom....

In this letter recognition instructional activity, students read and follow 6 specific directions on how to color the picture. Students analyze both upper and lower case forms of letter A, as well as finding the correct geometric shape....

Students examine the color wheel and work with watercolors. In this color instructional activity, students go over primary, secondary, and intermediate colors before watching a demonstration of watercolor brush techniques. They choose a...

Young scholars choose various shapes and colors to create a Valentine's 'person'.  In this Valentine's Day lesson, students design collages, make prints and mosaic pictures.  More advanced young scholars create a Tessellation...

Students strengthen shape and pattern recognition, fine-motor and perceptual skills, encouraging imagination, play and sense of self within a group

Students create rocket shapes out of pattern blocks. They draw a picture of a rocket, build a pattern block rocket following simple directions, and complete a graph of the shapes used.

Students produce original tessellations, using equilateral triangles where three unique symmetrical faces rotate, use shape, pattern/repetition, and color to create a striking composition, and create "beasties" inspired by bestiaries of...

Students create a collage in response to musical rhythm. In this visual arts lesson plan, students will better understand the connection between visual arts and musical rhythm. Students will follow the teacher's model of letting the...

In this online shape activity learning exercise, students color the shapes online and print out the copy. Students may use the shapes for writing poems, word lists, reports, vocabulary words, and other activities.

Give youngsters a better grasp of the letter d by combining letter sounds, pronunciation, recognition, and word examples. Scholars examine the letter shape then listen to you make the /d/ sound and try it on their own....

Do your scholars know that the letter g sometimes steals the j phoneme? Explore the letter g using these strategies combining pronunciation, recognition, letter sound, and word examples. Scholars examine the letter...

Explore the letter h using these strategies combining pronunciation, recognition, letter sound, and word examples. Scholars examine the letter shape and listen to you pronounce the /h/ sound. As you explain how this sound is...

Learn the ins and outs of the letter j using these strategies combining pronunciation, recognition, letter sound, and word examples. Scholars examine the letter shape and listen to you pronounce the /j/ sound. Use these tips to...

Draw a large letter f on the board to begin this letter recognition and sounds activity, asking kids to identify it if they can. Demonstrate the /fff/ sound and explain how you are making it as learners try it out. What words can...

The /r/ sound can be a difficult one, but scholars use some helpful tips to get it right. After examining the letter shape they listen to you pronounce this phoneme and describe what you are doing to create the sound. They try on their...

In this jigsaw puzzle worksheet, students trace the letters around each shape, color each shape and then cut out the 12 pieces of the puzzle. Students shuffle the pieces together and then put the jigsaw puzzle back together.

In this word recognition worksheet, 1st graders match basic words from a word bank to their shapes. They place the words in, of, I, and, the, and was in the rectangles and boxes at the top of the page.

Let's learn about squares. Youngsters complete this coloring worksheet with multiple objectives including printing practice, spelling, shapes, and colors. First, they trace the word green. Pupils color all the squares in a string of...

A very simple Noah's Ark cut and paste activity, this worksheet requires young learners to use their fine motor skills to cut out four pieces that are used to assemble the picture of an elephant which is then pasted on the Noah's Ark...

After introducing the concept and formula for finding the area of a square, try this lesson. Fifth graders will use their prior knowledge to break apart various shapes in order to determine area. This lesson includes several examples,...

Students identify symmetrical shapes around their classroom and make symmetry journals. In this symmetry lesson plan, students make drawings of symmetrical shapes inside their journals.

Students create Shamrock mobiles or art pieces using positive and negative shapes, card stock, glue, and the techniques used by Henri Matisse. The lesson includes many resource links and is a great project for St. Patrick's Day.

Students identify and name basic shapes and points. In this elementary geometry lesson, students use printable cut outs to name circles, triangles, and squares before playing a game with them. They play a game of "Pin the Tail on the...