In this topic, students will:
name shapes as flat or solid
identify and describe circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, and hexagons
describe and identify solid figures
describe shapes in the environment
describe the positions of shapes in the environment
Vocabulary:
2D shape - flat shapes
3D shape - solid figures
Circle - a shape with no sides
Triangle - a shape with 3 sides
Side - a line that joins two corners (vertices)
Vertex (vertices) - another name for a corner
Square - a 2D shape with 4 equal sides and 4 corners (vertices)
Rectangle - a 2D shape with 4 sides and 4 corners (vertices)
Hexagon - a 2D shape with 6 sides and 6 corners (vertices)
Sphere - a 3D shape with no side or corners
Cube - a 3D shape with 6 sides and 8 corners (vertices)
Cone - a 3D shape that narrows from a flat circular base to a point (vertex)
Cylinder - a 3D shape that is round and has a top and bottom in the shape of a circle.
At-home Practice:
Go on a shape hunt. Begin by pointing out a few shapes for your child, like a clock that is a circle. You can also point out and look for the following 3-D shapes: cube (a square block or dice), rectangular prism (a book or box of tissues), cylinder (an oatmeal container or roll of paper towels), and sphere (a ball or orange). The next time you spot a shape — for example, a rectangular brick in a brick wall — ask your child, “Can you find a rectangle in that wall?” This will help your child to begin seeing shapes. After your shape hunt, you can make a shape book with pictures or drawings.
*Adapted from PBS Kids