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Reading Signs
In this signs worksheet, 2nd graders look at a castle picture, find the signs in the picture that have the same shape and size and color each pair of signs the same color.
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The Shapes of Rice
Students investigate geometry by identifying shapes related to rice and rice farming. In this geometry lesson, students discuss the different shapes used in rice agriculture and discuss what other objects in our lives use that same...
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Same Size
Learning how identify similar shapes is an important skill for students to acquire. In this shapes and sizes worksheet, students look at the colorful shapes in each of 3 rows and circle the shape in each row that is the same size as the...
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Using Size: Taller
In this size worksheet, students will focus on shapes that are taller. Students will study 3 shapes and then draw the same shapes, but showing that they are taller than those already pictured.
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Size Worksheet: Shorter
In this size worksheet, students will focus on shapes that are shorter. Students will study 3 shapes and then draw the same shapes, but showing that they are shorter than those already pictured.
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Shapes in Art, Shapes in Body
Students explore body movement. In this shapes and dance instructional activity, students demonstrate body movements and positions that resemble simple shapes. Students read I Spy Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklethwait and choose...
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Geometry Vases: Ceramics Lesson
Geometric shapes are used in math and in art. Learners discuss the various names, dimensions, and attributes of geometric shapes, then apply that knowledge to design a vase. They use 3-D shapes to make a cubist-style vase out of clay.
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Sizes: Shorter
In this size worksheet, students will focus on shapes that are shorter. Students will study 3 shapes and then draw the same shapes, but showing that they are shorter than those already pictured.
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Size: Bigger
In this size worksheet, students will focus on shapes that are bigger. Students will study 3 shapes and then draw the same shapes, but showing that they are bigger than those already pictured and using the corresponding colors on what...
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Sizes Worksheet: Longer
Learning how identify similar shapes is an important skill for students to acquire. In this sizes worksheet, students name each shape on each row and then draw the same shape again in the space to the right. Students make their shape...
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Congruent Polygons: Copying Stretchy Shapes
Third graders investigate congruent polygons through dance. In this congruency lesson, 3rd graders do the "brain dance" as a warm up. They review polygon names by singing "The Polygon Chant," before mirroring congruent shapes with a...
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Tag Board Collagraph - Relief Print - Non-Objective Shapes
Middle schoolers create their own collagraph relief plate and print. Using basic shapes, they develop a center of interest within their relief plate. They also create a non-objective design with shapes using the principles of design. ...
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Shapes And Colors
Students distinguish between circles, squares, and rectangles and various colors in which they utilize the KidPix program on the computer to create them. They alternate; allowing each student to have a turn constructing and coloring in...
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Calico Watercolor Cats
A fun art project, this activity incorporates math and listening skills as young artists play with a new painting technique. First the teacher models how to draw a cat using shapes, an oval for the body, triangles for the ears and so on,...
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Arts Impact and Math
Third graders incorporate math into dancing. In this algebra lesson, 3rd graders identify different shapes and patterns using dance movements. They relate the different creations to polygons as they incorporate the use of stretchy bands...
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Kid Garden Math
Students design a geometric garden. Shapes to be included are squares, triangles, and hexagons. After reading a book together about shapes, students get to use construction paper to cut out and design their own shape garden.
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Polygons in Symmetry: Animal Inventions
Fourth graders use polygons to create animal figures with symmetry. In this polygons and symmetry lesson, 4th graders create a symmetrical animal collage by cutting and gluing geometric shapes and figures from math activities.
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Big Clown Face
Learners use complementary media to fill up the art space with repeated shapes. They use a water and wax technique to manipulate the surface of the artwork.
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Recognize Triangles
In this shapes worksheet, students are asked to "colour" all of the triangles they find on the page. There are 10 shapes on the page and 4 are triangles. The second page contains suggestions for teachers on activities with 2-D shapes.
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Equal Parts
In this shapes of equal sizes learning exercise, 1st graders look over 8 sets of shapes and circle the shapes that show equal parts. Students study the first one done for them.
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Learning about the World of Color, Object and Shape Patterns
First graders practice identifying and creating patterns by using unifix cubes. In this visual design lesson, 1st graders investigate reoccurring patterns using colors and shapes and extend what is being made with their unifix...
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Shapes Show It
Students use art to express emotion. In this visual arts lesson, students explore the use of various colors and shapes in an effort to express emotions displayed in the Twelve Labors of Hercules. Students use the computer...
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Hidden Jewels of Geometry
Students identify different geometric shapes, and arrange them artistically in original jewelry designs.
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Lesson 2- Costume Design
Clothes might not make the man but they certainly do help an actor create a character. How costume designers employ the same elements of design found in sets (line, color, texture, shape) to realize a character is the focus of a lesson...