Contributed by Angel Thompson

Goal

How to cut out a circle without drawing it first. Assess and enhance skills, cross curricular connection to math.

Directions

• Cut out lots of shapes such as squares, triangles, and even circles
• First is to cut out a square
• Demonstrate how to cut out squares
• Once done, put scissors down and show squares up
• Ask the difference between a square and a circle
• Cut off the corners of the square, creating an octagon.
• Remember: first cut the 4 corners off of your square, then keep getting rid of the corners until you have none.
• Reflection – If we want to find the circle in the square, what do we need to get rid of?
• Key Words – Collage, circle, square, triangle, rectangle, octagon

Transition into Activity

This activity would be after the presentation of an agenda and before core of lesson / work time. Transition in by handing out the tool (scissors & paper) and indicate the completion of the activity by sharing circles and asking reflection question

Transition out of Activity

Use your circles to create art!

Classroom Arrangement

 Students at desks/tables attention on front of room

Supports/Adaptive Materials/Tools

• Allow extra time for a response when asking questions
• Affirmations can be communicated verbally, physically or with a device
• Specially modified scissors may be appropriate for some students
• Printed illustration of shapes including a circle drawn inside of a square

Role of the Teachers and Paraprofessionals

• Provide information regarding if student scissor skills
• Adults in the room can assist students properly hold scissors
• A 1/1 para can rotate the square as the student works the scissors to remove corners
• Assist in handing out or collecting supplies as needed

Remote Adaptation

This activity is easily adapted. Use overhead camera to show close-up of cutting