The World of Shapes Patterns

A Grade 1 geometry and early algebra curriculum that explores 2D shapes and repeating patterns through hands-on activities, movement, and real-world observation. Students progress from identifying defining attributes of shapes to creating and classifying patterns found in their environment.

Different Together Lesson Plan

Diversity Match Activity Guide

Diversity Cards and Tokens Printable

Attributes at a Glance Plan

Defining vs Non-Defining Slides

Attribute Sort Cards

True Triangle or Not? Sort Mat

Math Talk Prompts

Spin and Sort Center

Compose with Purpose Plan

From Shapes to Pictures Slides

Shape Picture Collage

How Many of Each? Tally Sheet

Sample Collage Counts

Pattern Block Build Station

Discussion-First Lesson Plan

Which One and Why Slides

Shape Attributes Quick Check

My Best Shape Sentence

Pattern Parade Plan

Find the Repeating Unit Slides

Pattern Cards and Strips

Move-to-the-Beat Body Patterns

Extend the Pattern Sheet

Make-and-Explain Plan

From Rule to Jewelry Slides

My Pattern Plan Sheet

Create-and-Explain Mini-Rubric

Mystery Pattern Reveal

Noticing in Photos Plan

City and Nature Pattern Photos

Pattern Detective Recording Page

Sample Categorization Guide

See-Think-Wonder Prompts

Showcase Day Plan

Gallery Walk Directions Slides

Shapes and Patterns Mini-Poster

Showcase Rubric

End-of-Unit Quick Check

I Used to Think… Now I Think…