Seeing Shapes
by Monica K
Through a field trip or picture of an interesting building, children will be asked to look for hidden shapes (in the form of windows and decorations of the building), the number of shapes, and the colour of the shapes. Aside from this, children will also learn the value of sorting through this exercise.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Suitable For: 4-5 years old
Estimated Time: > 30 mins
Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework
Physical - Fine motor skills in drawing the shapes out.
Intellectual - Observe, relate observation, use words to describe the concept elements.
Emotional - Appreciation.
Social - Sharing with classmates.
Materials

Step 1
Invite the children to look at the building outdoors or a picture indoors. Ask the children to identify the building (can work with some children with prior knowledge).

Step 3
Continue to ask them to look for other shapes and numerical elements (such as numbers and colours) to complete the picture.

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Paper
Clipboard
Coloured Pens
Optional: Picture of an Interesting Building
Step 2
Ask what shape do they see in one of the building features (such as windows, etc.). Afterwards, ask the children to draw what they see on paper. Parents can also help the children create the drawing.

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