Lesson Plan

Color Sequence Plan

Students will strengthen visual-spatial working memory by viewing sequences of colored shapes and accurately reproducing them on a worksheet, progressing from two to six shapes.

Improving visual-spatial working memory through structured practice boosts executive function, aids academic tasks like reading comprehension and math, and supports independent learning.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

2 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Debrief

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Shape Order Challenge

Welcome the student and introduce the activity: “Today we’re going to play the Shape Order Challenge to boost your memory. You’ll see colored shapes in a sequence, then you’ll reproduce them on your worksheet.”

How to Play

Explain the steps clearly before beginning. Emphasize focus and encourage the student to look for patterns or groupings.

Sequence: 2 Shapes

Display for about 4–5 seconds. Then hide and prompt the student to copy the sequence.

Sequence: 3 Shapes

Display for about 5–7 seconds. Prompt recall when hidden.

Sequence: 4 Shapes

Display for about 7–8 seconds. Encourage chunking (e.g., first two, then next two shapes).

Sequence: 5 Shapes

Display for about 8–10 seconds. Prompt verbal rehearsal if needed.

Sequence: 6 Shapes

Display for about 10 seconds. Suggest chunking into pairs and a single leftover.

Bonus: 6-Shape Mix

For a final challenge, display longer to boost difficulty. Ask the student to note any strategy used.