Pattern Block Adventures: Shapes and Colors!

Math Grades 1st Grade 1:50 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about shapes and colors with pattern blocks! We'll identify different shapes like triangles, squares, and hexagons, and learn their colors too!

Video Resource

Identifying Attributes of Pattern Blocks with Jon

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Duration: 1:50
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Key Concepts

  • Shape identification (triangle, square, hexagon, trapezoid, rhombus)
  • Color recognition
  • Attributes of shapes

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and name different pattern block shapes.
  • Students will be able to identify the colors of the pattern block shapes.
  • Students will be able to describe some attributes of the shapes (number of sides).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing pattern blocks. Ask students if they've seen them before. Briefly discuss what shapes they think they might see. Explain that they will watch a video about shapes and colors.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the video: 'Identifying Attributes of Pattern Blocks with Jon'. Instruct students to pay attention to the names of the shapes and their colors.
  • Shape Review (7 mins)
    After the video, review each shape and its color with the students. Hold up each shape (if you have physical blocks) and ask, 'What shape is this? What color is it?' Reinforce the correct answers.
  • Creative Design (10 mins)
    Give each student a set of pattern blocks. Instruct them to create their own design using the shapes. Encourage them to use different shapes and colors. Walk around and ask them about their creations. 'What shapes did you use? What colors are in your design?'
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Gather the class and have a few students share their designs. Emphasize the different shapes and colors they used. Review all the shapes and colors covered in the video and activity.

Interactive Exercises

  • Shape Sorting
    Provide a mixed pile of pattern blocks. Have students sort the blocks by shape, color or both. Ask them to explain why they sorted them that way.
  • Pattern Making
    Start a simple pattern using pattern blocks (e.g., triangle, square, triangle, square). Have students continue the pattern.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite shape from the video and why?
  • Can you find something in the classroom that is the same shape as one of the pattern blocks?
  • How many sides does a triangle have?

Skills Developed

  • Shape recognition
  • Color identification
  • Fine motor skills
  • Critical thinking

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What color is the hexagon shape?

Correct Answer: Yellow

Question 2:

What shape has 3 sides?

Correct Answer: Triangle

Question 3:

What color is the trapezoid shape?

Correct Answer: Red

Question 4:

How many sides does a square have?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 5:

Which shape is blue in the video?

Correct Answer: Diamond

Question 6:

What color is a triangle shape?

Correct Answer: Green

Question 7:

Which shape is green?

Correct Answer: Triangle

Question 8:

The square is what color?

Correct Answer: Orange

Question 9:

How many sides does the hexagon have?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 10:

Which color is the diamond?

Correct Answer: Blue

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The yellow shape is a ________.

Correct Answer: hexagon

Question 2:

The red shape is a ________.

Correct Answer: trapezoid

Question 3:

The green shape is a ________.

Correct Answer: triangle

Question 4:

The orange shape is a ________.

Correct Answer: square

Question 5:

The blue shape is a ________.

Correct Answer: diamond

Question 6:

A triangle has ____ sides.

Correct Answer: 3

Question 7:

A square has ____ sides.

Correct Answer: 4

Question 8:

The hexagon has ______ sides.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 9:

We use ______ blocks to make a picture.

Correct Answer: pattern

Question 10:

A diamond is also called a ________.

Correct Answer: rhombus

Educational Standards

1.G.A.1:Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. 1.G.A.2:Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles) or three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders) to create a composite shape, and compose new shapes from the composite shape. (Students do not need to learn formal names such as 'right rectangular prism.')

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