Student Video: Name That Shape!
What does a banana, an eyelash, and a canoe have in common? They all share the same geometric shape! Rich with metaphor, this poetry video offers viewers a new perspective on the crescent shape, comparing it to familiar, everyday objects.
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CATEGORY:Math |
GRADE LEVEL:Primary |
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Count the Crescents
You’ll make a big splash with your little learners when you introduce them to these delightful crescent shape activity worksheets. A variety of geometric options are available to download at CleverLearner
A Caterpillar You Can Count On!
Here’s a fun way to link the crescent shape to lessons about the letter “C”, caterpillars, and counting! Find more printables and list of related resources at FirstSchoolCrafts
Moon Math
This “Dot-and-Count” activity features the moon’s crescent shape as the baseline. Using markers, students hone their number recognition and counting skills as they dot the numbers. Alternatively, students can paste stickers or bingo chips on the dots. Various activity sets (moon, candy corn, spider web and other themes) are available.Three DinosaursCrafts
Phases of the Moon
Why does the moon look different at different times? In this astronomy-and-art activity, students manipulate various shapes—circles, semi-circles and crescents— as they learn about the various phases of the moon. LittleBinsLittleHands
Something's Fishy!
Pasta comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, including crescent shaped elbow noodles. Crafty kids will take the bait when you offer them this chance to create these fishy friends. Add googly eyes for the perfect final touch! Details at IHeartCraftyThings
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Explore Crescent Shapes
Young artists will be over the moon with this activity, as they put on their thinking caps and reach for their crayons. Riddles describe various crescent shaped objects; children are challenged to figure out the clues and draw the answers! Click CRAFT tab to download free PDF.
