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Matching Colors

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For a circle time about matching shapes and colors I would first read a book about shapes. I would then hand out different colored shapes in pairs and ask students around the circle what color their shapes are and what shape they have. They will then be given time while the music plays to seek out the matching pair in color and shape. Once the music stops we will take time to see if everyone matches. We will review each pair and if someone is mismatched we can find the right match. We will have a seat at our spots and read a book about colors. Everyone will hold on to their shapes. After the book, students will first exchange shapes with a student who has a different shape. Then the students will take turns to sort their shapes into color bins that match the shapes as well. On each bin there will be a picture of the corresponding shape and in that shape's color. During this time students are coming up in groups of four so I can see how they are sorting.Some students will come up with other students who may need help so that they can see peer assistance rather than me helping them. Lastly, we will review each color and each shape together by going over the shapes and color separately. I will call on students who have raised hands to name the shape or color. We will also talk about …show more content…

During the pair matching game, students will be paired in certain ways. I will pick students who may still be struggling with some shape and color identification to match up with a student who I know knows the information. The circle time is in a theme formate of shapes and colors, no other information will be gone over. Also many different learning styles will be addressed during the activities, such as visual, musical/auditory, social, and kinesthetic. Lastly, students will be challenged in various ways, some more than others, during this new game and each will be given feedback during circle

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