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How to Teach Geometric Shapes to Second Graders

In the math curriculum, second graders learn addition and subtraction. Students learn to use different measurements such as meters, feet, yards, kilograms and pounds. Students also learn how to tell time, and teachers introduce the concepts of temperature, including Fahrenheit and Celsius. Students also learn about geometric shapes and how they relate to their everyday lives. You can use a variety of methods to teach basic geometric shapes to your second graders.

Things You'll Need

  • Construction paper
  • White paper
  • Crayon
  • Pencil
  • Glue
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Create a geometric-person wall decoration. Have each student choose a shape and cut out the geometric shape on colored construction paper. Assist the students in cutting four strips of white paper with scissors. Then, have students fold each strip back 1/2 inch and then forward 1/2 inch until they have created crinkly strips. These strips will be the arms and legs. Demonstrate to each student how to cut circles for the eyes. Allow the students to glue the eyes, legs and arms on their geometric shape.

    • 2

      Show students geometric-shaped blocks to help them understand shapes. Hold one of the shapes in your hand and say the name of the shape. Have the students simultaneously look and say the name of the shape. Allow students to play with geometric-shaped blocks.

    • 3

      Purchase games that involve geometric shapes. Visit the website LakeShoreLearning.com to purchase games such as "Folding Geometric Shapes" or "Overhead Folding Geometric Shapes". You can also visit your local store to purchase games such as geometric sorting board, puzzle shape board and geometric stacker.

    • 4

      Introduce online games to students, such as the "Shapes Game" on PBSKids.Org. Have students play the "Curious George I Love Shapes" game, "Toopy and Binoo Secret Code Shape Matching Game" and "Sesame Street Telly's Shape Garden".

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