Super Shapes

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling

• Show students your pre-made jigsaw pieces, and show them how they fit together to make complete shapes.
• Ask them questions to make sure that they understand how the shapes come together.

Guided Practice

• Have students practice putting the shapes together as a group.
• When they've had a chance to get familiar with the shapes, take all the pieces and mix them up. Pick out one half of a puzzle and have your students find the matching half.
• Do this a few times, asking students to name the shape after they complete it.

Independent working time

• Pass out the bags of shapes to students.
• Have students put the shapes together individually.
• Provide assistance and encouragement where needed. Asking questions is a nice way of encouraging them to think as they work. Allow them to make mistakes and learn from them.