Geometry Fractions 1st Grade Guided Math Unit 2d 3D Shapes Activities Lessons

Explore 2D Shapes, 3D Shapes, and fractions with this engaging and comprehensive 1st grade math unit! Happy Math Geometry and Fractions includes everything you need for your math block: teaching slides, hands-on activities for small groups, math centers, worksheets, anchor charts, shape posters, and assessment.

In this unit students will identify and sort 2D and 3D shapes based on their attributes, compose with shapes, and work with halves and fourths!

These units are designed to make planning as easy and low prep as possible for you while being engaging and fun for students! 

Included in the unit:

⭐️ Mini Lesson Slides:

These colorful and engaging teaching slides provide a comprehensive overview of geometry and fractions concepts.

They are designed to be easy to follow and include examples and practice problems to reinforce the concepts being taught. No planning or prep required, just click and teach! 

Powerpoint and Google Slides Versions Included

Each of the Lessons Includes:

✅ Learning Objective

✅ Vocabulary

✅ Teaching Slides 

✅ Practice Activities 

✅ Critical Thinking

There are 14 Mini Lessons included:

Week 1: 2D Shapes

Lesson 1: Meet the Shapes

Lesson 2: Defining vs. Non-defining Attributes

Lesson 3: Composing with 2D Shapes

Lesson 4: Shape Riddles

Lesson 5: Review 2D Shapes

Week 2: 3D Shapes

Lesson 6: Meet the Shapes

Lesson 7: Describing and Sorting 3D Shapes

Lesson 8: Composing with 3D Shapes

Lesson 9: Shape Riddles

Lesson 10: Review 3D Shapes

Week 3: Fractions

Lesson 11: Whole, Halves, & Fourths

Lesson 12: Equal & Unequal Parts

Lesson 13: Identifying and Describing Fractions Part 1

Lesson 14: Identifying and Describing Fractions Part 2

⭐️ Hands-On Addition Activities for Whole Group, Small Group, and Centers

These activities were created for hands-on practice with geometry and fractions concepts!

I included activities to use during:

• Small Group Time – students get guided practice at the teacher table during math rotations
• Whole Group – I included activities that are perfect for whole group review during or at the end of your unit
• Math Centers - I love re-using activities we have already done together at teacher table because students are able to complete them independently!

Activities Included:

• 2D Shapes Table
• 2D Shapes Sorting Cards
• 2D Shapes Sorting Mats
• Shape Matching Cards
• Defining and Non-Defining Attributes Sort
• 2D Shape Attribute Math Mat
• 2D Shape Composing Cards
• Fill the Hexagons Game
• My Shape Picture Math Mat
• Pattern Block Picture Math Mats
• Shape Riddles
• My Mystery Shape Activity
• 2D Shape Bingo
• Snow Cone Shapes
• 3D Shapes Table
• 3D Shapes Classroom Hunt
• 3D Shapes Sorting Cards
• 3D Shapes Sorting Mats
• 3D Shapes Attribute Math Mat
• 3D Shapes Matching Cards
• 3D Shapes Composing Cards
• Composing Math Mat
• Spin and Compose
• 3D Shapes Roll and Cover
• Building 3-D Shapes Mat and Cards
• Fraction Cookies
• Equal and Unequal Sort
• Fraction Math Mat
• Pizza My Heart Fraction Game
• Fraction Matching Cards
• Fraction Pizza Math Craft
  

For each activity, I included teacher notes that give ideas for using the activity in your classroom!

Math Mats are my favorite for no-prep activities. These activities are perfect for centers or small group work. They are designed to be hands-on and interactive, allowing students to apply the concepts they have learned in a fun and engaging way.

To use: just slide them into dry erase pockets and add manipulatives for hands-on practice!

⭐️ Math Anchor Charts and Mini Posters

These posters are perfect for classroom display and serve as a visual reminder of the key concepts covered in the unit. They include colorful graphics and clear explanations of concepts. Create a math reference wall to add to throughout your unit.

Shape Posters included for 2D and 3D Shapes

I also love using the included mini posters to make vocabulary rings for students to access during small group and math centers. 

And I give each of my students the individual Vocabulary Sheet to keep in their math folders for easy reference!

⭐️ Geometry and Fractions Worksheets for daily independent practice

This unit includes 25 worksheets for independent practice of the skills taught during the mini lessons! Perfect for math centers, independent work, and morning work.

There are worksheets included that align with each day of the unit so students always have opportunities to apply their learning with independent practice of the skill!

⭐️ Assessment

Assess your students before, during, and after your unit!

Includes:

Exit Slips:

• These are designed to be quick check-in used throughout your unit for formative assessment.
• At the end of your lesson, give an exit slip to each student to complete. Collect and use the data to guide the next days small group instruction.
• 19 exit slips included!

Brain Check

• This is designed to be a summative assessment at the end of the unit.
• I included 2 versions that could be used as a pre-test and post test in your classroom.
• Answer keys are also included!

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