Teach your students spimple one point perspective using their names. First have them draw their first initial in a large, thick block letter. Then demonstratd one point perspective on the board using that letter. Point out properties and attributes of the shape (letter) as you do that. Then let your class complete their names in perspective and count the number of faces in their creation.
names in perspective
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The grade level links above will take you to the Sunshine State Standards math expectations. Each expectation also includes a printable student activity.
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