Explain that Fort begins with the letter F and practice the sound that F symbolizes.“How many flowers (small die-cut) will fit in the fort?” Have each student count the number of flowers in the fort and write the number beneath the picture. This lesson could be modified for counting.
Draw a pentagon or square (or trace one using cardstock patterns) with red crayon on a piece of paper to be the “fort.” Have students draw three red things in Ruby’s fort and label them.Go through whatever colors you’re practicing and ask for items of those colors that might fit in the fort.Brainstorm some other red things that could fit in her fort. Discuss the fact that Ruby’s fort is red.Facilitate the students’ discovery that three feet is actually the same as one yard by asking questions like “Maybe one member of your group should measure with a yardstick while the others measure with rulers on the other side (simultaneously).They should check their fort’s height with both a ruler and a yardstick. Challenge them to build a fort 3 feet high and 1 foot wide.Provide groups of students with rulers, a yardstick, and building materials such as blocks or cardboard “bricks.”.Encourage students to write a sentence or dictate a caption about their fort.Using the shapes, invite them to create their own forts.(e.g., green felt triangles, red foil rectangles, etc.) Provide students with blank paper, glue, and cut-out shapes in a variety of colors and textures.With sprightly text and winsome pictures, this modern spin on the timeless favorite The Little Red Hen celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere! Preschool Math and Reading Activities Shape Fort (Math and Science Center)