Mouse Shapes

From the creator of Mouse Paint and Mouse Count. This story follows the three mice as they try to trick the cat by building objects using shapes and hiding behind them. This would be great to read before a geometry lesson in math.

Lesson Idea: Math- After reading the story, go over the shapes used in the story and discuss each one noting properties- sides, corners, etc. Talk about the different objects the mouse created using the shapes. Give students a variety of paper shapes in different sizes like the ones in the story and have them create their own picture or object using the shapes. The nice thing about using paper shapes is that the students can glue it down onto the paper once it is made. If you don't have paper shapes, you could also use pattern blocks and let them trace around each one and color it in. Takes more time, but works just as well. I have created a worksheet that you could use to go along with this story. You can get it by clicking on this link
Note: Once you get into the document go to insert and click header. Hopefully it pops up for you!

Geometry Standards K-2:

Standard: Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships.
Benchmarks:
-recognize, name, build, draw, compare, and sort two- and three-dimensional shapes
-describe attributes and parts of two- and three-dimensional shapes
-investigate and predict the results of putting together and taking apart two- and three-dimensional shapes.


Standard:Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems
Benchmarks:
-create mental images of geometric shapes using spatial memory and spatial visualization
-recognize and represent shapes from different perspectives
-recognize geometric shapes and structures in the environment and specify their location