“Shape Scavenger Hunt Relay” is a ChatGPT created brain boost using the prompt: “Create an activity, incorporating movement and teamwork, for a Kindergarten class. The activity should address the standard: K.G.A.3 Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or three-dimensional (“solid”).”
One engaging activity for a kindergarten class that addresses the standard K.G.A.3 and incorporates movement and teamwork is “Shape Scavenger Hunt Relay.” Here’s how to implement it:
Materials:
- Flashcards with pictures of 2D and 3D shapes (e.g. square, circle, triangle, cube, sphere, cylinder, etc.)
- Two baskets or containers labeled “2D Shapes” and “3D Shapes”
- Two cones or markers to designate start and finish lines
Instructions:
- Divide the class into two teams and line them up at the start line.
- Place the two baskets or containers with the shape flashcards at the opposite end of the room.
- Explain that the teams will take turns sending one player at a time to run to the baskets, grab a shape flashcard, and identify whether it is a 2D or 3D shape.
- If the player identifies the shape correctly, they can run back and tag the next player in line to go.
- If the player identifies the shape incorrectly, they must return the flashcard to the basket and try again before tagging the next player.
- The first team to correctly identify and retrieve all the shape flashcards wins.
- After the relay, have the children sit in a circle and discuss the different 2D and 3D shapes they found.
This activity encourages movement, teamwork, and helps students identify and distinguish between 2D and 3D shapes. It also provides an opportunity for the children to practice communication and problem-solving skills as they work together to complete the relay.
Written by ChatGPT
Using AI in the classroom can greatly benefit teachers, as it offers another form of support in writing lesson plans and developing activities for students. It seems like a great way to help relieve some of the stress of being a teacher as it offers creative and helpful prompts that can be completely copied or simply used as a starting point. I can foresee myself using this in the future, especially to brainstorm ideas.
Something I struggled with, however, was writing a detailed prompt that would guide ChatGPT in writing an activity that fit what I was looking for. However, if I already have lesson plans written out and continue to practice using this software, thinking of prompts will become easier over time. Another thing to keep in mind when using AI-generated texts/ideas is that it does not have the experience working with students as you do as their teacher, so you will need to consider students’ accommodations, interests, and other important factors when editing and implementing any lesson plans or activities written by AI. But overall, I think it is a helpful, time-saving tool that I hope to become more comfortable using.
Featured image created by Oleksandr Panasovskyi from Noun Project.
Diarra, that was an interesting idea. But as you note, real teacher has to think about the suggested activity / logistics to see if they are feasible with students.
Good observation about learning how to create prompts. Clearly that takes practice. I’ve been using ChatGPT for a variety of small task – thing like writing an intro or summary to something I already created.
I do think that with time creating prompts will become a skill I’m better at.