Please remember that the first three items below need to be introduced without the concept of holidays attached to them, especially if you want to make this culturally relevant. Not all children celebrate the holidays and you can easily place a clear focus on shapes and the study of geometry in your classroom using these activities throughout the year.
Solid Geometric Hanging Shapes
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MTEL Preparation Videos: Khan Academy
Math Class Needs a Make Over: Dan Meyer on TEDTalk
Turning Trash Into Toys For Learning: Arvind Gupta on TEDTalk
Teacher Puzzle Maker: Discovery Education
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