K2L6 Prism Buddies
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Grade: K2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Learning Objectives
1. Identify prism shapes in everyday objects
2. Identify features of prisms
3. Construct a simple prism form
Materials Needed:
- Modeling clay (1 pack per child)
- Toothpicks (15-20 per child)
- Collection of prism-shaped objects:
• Tissue boxes
• Cereal boxes
• Triangular blocks
• Pencil boxes
- Large picture cards of prisms
- 2D shape templates
- Sanitizing wipes
- Paper towels
- Plastic mats for clay work
Lesson Procedure
**3 mins - Welcome Time**
• Lead "Hello Song"
• Display prism-shaped objects
• Point to different prisms
• Introduce word "prism"
**7 mins - Discovery Chat: What is Prism**
• Show large prism objects
• Point to faces, edges, corners
• Count sides together
• Demonstrate flat surfaces
• Model touching edges and corners
**10 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Prism Hunt**
• Display everyday prism objects
• Model identifying prisms
• Guide object exploration
• Point to similar features
• Monitor safe handling
• Lead feature counting
**15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: 2D Shapes**
• Distribute clay and toothpicks
• Demonstrate rolling clay balls
• Show connecting with toothpicks
• Guide square creation
• Model rectangle assembly
• Demonstrate triangle formation
• Support pentagon building
• Monitor material use
**15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: 3D Prisms**
• Build upon 2D shapes
• Demonstrate vertical connections
• Guide cube assembly
• Show rectangular prism building
• Support triangular prism creation
• Assist with pentagonal prism
• Count edges and points
• Monitor safety with toothpicks
**5 mins - Clean Up**
• Collect materials systematically
• Guide proper disposal
• Clean work areas
• Store completed structures
• Distribute sanitizing wipes
**2 mins - Wrap-Up**
• Review prism features
• Display finished works
• Lead "Goodbye Song"
Reference
For better understanding of forest animal homes and to enrich your teaching preparation, please watch these reference videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJnhJM_-IZU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZG5MJ2yQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z49UFp1LS6E
Important:
• These videos are for teacher reference only and should not be shown directly to students
• Instead, extract key concepts and adapt them to Kindergarten level using:
- Simple vocabulary
- Clear, brief explanations
- Age-appropriate examples
• Use the provided lesson PowerPoint images to support your teaching
• Focus on interactive demonstration and hands-on activities rather than passive viewing
• Keep explanations concrete and relatable to young learners' experiences
PowerPoint Presentation
**Slide 1: Title**
- Title (60): "Prism Buddies!"
- Visuals: Friendly prism character waving
- Teacher Talk: "Let's build amazing shapes!"
**Slide 2: Prisms Around Us**
- Title (48): "Look for Prisms!"
- Visuals:
• Pictures of everyday prisms
• Labels pointing to tissue box, cereal box, pencil case
- Text: "Prisms are everywhere!"
**Slide 3: Prism Features**
- Title (48): "Parts of a Prism"
- Visuals:
• Large clear prism diagram
• Arrows pointing to:
- Face (colored in blue)
- Edge (highlighted in red)
- Corner (marked with green dot)
- Text: Simple labels for each part
**Slide 4: Making a Triangle Base**
- Title (48): "Let's Make a Triangle!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Three clay balls diagram
• Step 2: Three toothpicks connecting
• Step 3: Completed triangle
- Text: Numbers for each step
**Slide 5: Making a Square Base**
- Title (48): "Now a Square!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Four clay balls placement
• Step 2: Four toothpicks connecting
• Step 3: Completed square
- Text: Numbers for each step
**Slide 6: Making a Rectangle Base**
- Title (48): "Time for a Rectangle!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Four clay balls (showing longer sides)
• Step 2: Four toothpicks (different lengths)
• Step 3: Completed rectangle
- Text: Numbers for each step
**Slide 7: Making a Pentagon Base**
- Title (48): "Five Sides - Pentagon!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Five clay balls in circle
• Step 2: Five toothpicks connecting
• Step 3: Completed pentagon
- Text: Numbers for each step
**Slide 8: Building Up - Cube**
- Title (48): "Make it 3D - Cube!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Square base
• Step 2: Four vertical toothpicks
• Step 3: Top square connection
• Step 4: Completed cube
- Text: Clear numbered steps
**Slide 9: Building Up - Rectangular Prism**
- Title (48): "Tall Rectangle Prism!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Rectangle base
• Step 2: Four vertical toothpicks
• Step 3: Top rectangle connection
• Step 4: Completed rectangular prism
- Text: Clear numbered steps
**Slide 10: Building Up - Triangular Prism**
- Title (48): "Triangle Prism Time!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Triangle base
• Step 2: Three vertical toothpicks
• Step 3: Top triangle connection
• Step 4: Completed triangular prism
- Text: Clear numbered steps
**Slide 11: Building Up - Pentagonal Prism**
- Title (48): "Pentagon Prism!"
- Visuals:
• Step 1: Pentagon base
• Step 2: Five vertical toothpicks
• Step 3: Top pentagon connection
• Step 4: Completed pentagonal prism
- Text: Clear numbered steps
**Slide 12: Counting Features**
- Title (48): "Let's Count!"
- Visuals:
• Different prisms with:
- Edges numbered in red
- Corners marked with green dots
- Faces colored in blue
- Text: Simple counting prompts
**Slide 13: Well Done!**
- Title (48): "Amazing Builders!"
- Visuals:
• All prisms created
• Celebration graphics
- Text: "Look at all our prisms!"