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1st Grade Magic of Math: Shapes and Fractions

$14.50

Resource Type:

  • Curriculum
  • Activities

Number of Pages:

  • 350

Applicable Grade Level(s):

  • 1st Grade

Subject(s):

  • Math: Geometry
  • Math: Fractions

Included File Type(s):

  • PDF
  • Zip

Common Core Standards:

  • CCSS 1.G.A.1
  • CCSS 1.G.A.2
  • CCSS 1.G.A.3

TEKS (if available):

  • TEKS MA.1.6.A
  • TEKS MA.1.6.B
  • TEKS MA.1.6.C
  • TEKS MA.1.6.D
  • TEKS MA.1.6.E
  • TEKS MA.1.6.F
  • TEKS MA.1.6.G
  • TEKS MA.1.6.H

Seasonality (if applicable):

Tired of geometry and fraction lessons feeling like a chore for your first graders?

Unlock the wonder of spatial reasoning and numerical concepts with 1st Grade Magic of Math for shapes and fractions! This comprehensive unit is meticulously designed to transform your math block, making learning engaging and effective while saving you valuable planning time. Dive into a world where students actively explore, create, and understand the fundamentals of geometry and fractions, building a strong mathematical foundation for success.

✨ What's Included:
  • 20 days of engaging, hands-on lesson plans covering 2D and 3D shapes, composing shapes, and an introduction to fractions.
  • A variety of interactive notebook printables, games, activities, and crafts designed to boost student comprehension.
  • Essential teaching tools like vocabulary cards, anchor charts, and assessment materials.

📚 Learning Objectives
  • Students will be able to identify, name, and describe the attributes of 2D and 3D shapes.
  • Students will be able to compose and decompose shapes to create new geometric figures.
  • Students will be able to understand and identify fractions as equal shares of a whole.

💡 How to Use This Resource:
  • Implement as a complete 4-week math unit, providing structured daily lessons.
  • Utilize as a powerful supplement to your existing math curriculum.
  • Incorporate specific activities into math centers or small group instruction for targeted practice.

✅ Perfect For...
  • Teachers seeking a comprehensive and engaging unit on shapes and fractions for 1st grade.
  • Educators who value hands-on learning and differentiated instruction.
  • Creating a dynamic and collaborative math environment in your classroom.

🧠 The Pedagogy: Why It Works
This resource champions a pedagogical approach centered on differentiated instruction, ensuring every learner can access and master the concepts. Through a strong emphasis on problem-solving, students are encouraged to think critically and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. Collaborative learning activities foster peer interaction and shared understanding, while the consistent use of diagrams and visuals supports diverse learning styles. Most importantly, the inclusion of hands-on activities makes abstract mathematical ideas tangible and memorable for young learners.

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