Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and describe cubes and spheres by their faces, edges, and vertices, then solve a two-step addition word problem involving those shapes.
This lesson builds foundational geometry vocabulary and reinforces multi-step addition in a meaningful context, boosting problem-solving confidence for struggling learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials & Review Script
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Shapes
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
3 minutes
Step 5
Formative Check & Closure
1 minute
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and describe cylinders and cones by their faces, edges, and vertices, then solve a two-step subtraction word problem using those shapes.
This lesson extends 3D shape vocabulary and reinforces multi-step subtraction in context, supporting deeper understanding and fluency for learners needing extra practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials & Review Script
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Shapes
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
3 minutes
Step 5
Formative Check & Closure
1 minute
Script
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will solve two-step mixed addition and subtraction word problems using cubes, spheres, and cylinders while reinforcing 3D shape properties.
Integrating geometry review with mixed operations deepens students’ conceptual understanding and fluency in a familiar context, supporting confidence and problem-solving skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather Materials & Review Script
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Shapes Review
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
3 minutes
Step 5
Formative Check & Closure
1 minute
