Lesson 14
Center Day 3 (optional)
Lesson Purpose
Lesson Narrative
This lesson is optional because it is an opportunity for extra practice that not all classes may need. In Activity 1, students revisit stage 3 of the Picture Books center. This center was first introduced in Kindergarten, and this stage in grade 1. In this stage, called Find Shapes, students describe, draw, and name shapes. As students learn more ways to describe shapes and their attributes, the shapes they notice and how they describe and name them may change. In Activity 2, students choose to continue working on Picture Books, or choose between two previously introduced centers focused on adding and subtracting within 100.
Learning Goals
Teacher Facing
- Practice addition and subtraction within 100.
- Recognize and describe shapes seen in picture books.
Student Facing
- Let’s notice shapes in books and practice adding and subtracting.
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Materials to Copy
- Picture Books Stage 3 Recording Sheet
Required Preparation
Activity 1:
Each group of 2–4 needs at least one picture book that shows a variety of shapes throughout the book.
Activity 2:
Gather materials from:
- Capture Squares, Stages 3–4
- Number Puzzles, Stages 2–4
- Picture Books, Stage 3
Lesson Timeline
Warm-up | 10 min |
Activity 1 | 15 min |
Activity 2 | 25 min |
Lesson Synthesis | 10 min |