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Drawing with Shapes

Everyday Pictures Unit
Lesson 2 of 2
4.6 (9 reviews)
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DISCUSS (1 of 2):
What do you see in the room you’re in that’s a CIRCLE?
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DISCUSS (2 of 2):
What do you see in the room you’re in that’s a RECTANGLE?
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Get your supplies.
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Write your name.
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Trace a square.
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Draw squares.
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Draw triangles.
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Draw rectangles.
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Draw windows.
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You did it!
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Stand up.
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Strike a pose.
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Get more supplies.
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Write your name.
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Draw the dress.
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Draw the kid’s head.
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Add hair.
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Draw in the arms and legs.
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Draw the tree.
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Drawing with Shapes
Everyday Pictures Unit
Lesson 2 of 2
4.6 (9 reviews)

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Students will learn that pictures are made out of shapes, such as circles, rectangles, and triangles and will practice drawing shapes. They will practice fine motor control by drawing, which will prepare them for tracing lines and writing simple words. STANDARDS: K.SL.5, K.W.3
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If you need to break this lesson up into two blocks for time we recommend pausing after Activity Step 8.

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