Circles of Round

Book Title: Circles of Round

Author: Signe Sturup

Mathematical Concepts and Language:

• Geometry (2D shapes and 3D figures)
• Shapes (regular, irregular, lines, curves, corners)
• Illustrations incorporated into different shapes

Questioning:

Before:

• What do you see?
• What is round?
• Can you make a shape with your hands?

During:

• Why did circle decide to change?
• What do you think will happen?

After:

• What is round?

Extensions/Provocations (Small Group, Learning Centres, Whole Group, Transitions): 

• Art Studio: provide different strips of paper (different lengths and types), add other materials (e.g., wire, foil, wax sticks) - create collages of "round"
• Provocation: Loose Parts (different lengths and types of materials - flexible, non-flexible)