Shapes & spatial thinking
KindergartenBetween Two Objects: A Three-Toy Challenge
Identify a middle position using two reference objects. The fox is between the bear and the rabbit.
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Kindergarten · Page 2
Kindergarten. Page 2. Practical activities for children ages 5–6: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
KindergartenNear and Far as Relative Descriptions
Compare distances from a named reference point. A counter can be near the house but far from another counter.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
KindergartenCopying a Block Model from the Same View
Match the arrangement and orientation of a simple structure. A two-block tower beside one flat block is a specific arrangement.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
KindergartenFollowing a Two-Step Spatial Direction
Remember and carry out two connected position instructions. Put the bear in the box, then place the box on the mat.
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KindergartenWhich Objects Roll and Which Objects Stack
Connect a shape feature with a physical action. A curved surface may roll, while a flat face can support stacking.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
KindergartenPatterns with Shapes Instead of Colors
Identify a repeated unit using shape alone. Circle, triangle repeats as a two-piece unit.
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Colors & creativity
KindergartenBlue in the Sky, on Paper, and in Your Room
Compare examples of a color without expecting exact shade matches. Two blues can look different while sharing a color name.
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Colors & creativity
KindergartenGreen Nature Collections without Picking Plants
Observe variations in green using a respectful nature activity. Two living leaves can show different green shades.
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Colors & creativity
KindergartenOrange, Red, and Yellow: Comparing Neighboring Colors
Discriminate clearly chosen examples from neighboring color families. An orange card differs from both a red card and a yellow card.
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KindergartenPink and Red: Describing What You See
Compare two related color examples using descriptive language. A light pink sample may look lighter than the chosen red sample.
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KindergartenBrown Color Hunts with Everyday Materials
Notice brown across natural and manufactured objects. Cardboard and wood can share a broad color name.
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Colors & creativity
KindergartenBlack, White, and Gray Sorting
Compare light and dark neutral colors. Gray is visibly different from both the chosen white and black references.
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KindergartenMatching Colors across Different Shapes
Ignore shape while applying a color-matching rule. A green circle can match a green triangle by color.
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KindergartenColor Patterns with Two Repeating Elements
Identify a two-color repeating unit. Red, blue, red, blue repeats a two-piece unit.
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Colors & creativity
KindergartenColor Memory with a Short Object Tray
Remember a small arrangement of distinctly colored objects. A tray can contain blue, yellow, and red in that order.
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KindergartenColor by Spoken Direction without a Worksheet
Follow a simple color instruction in a self-made drawing. Color the roof red identifies both a part and a color.
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KindergartenColor Labels That Support Different Ways of Seeing
Pair color information with readable or tactile cues. A blue circle card carries both a color and a shape cue.
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KindergartenColor and Texture: Two Different Things to Notice
Separate how something looks from how its surface feels. Two green materials can have different textures.
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KindergartenTalking about Favorite Colors without Stereotypes
Express a personal preference while allowing other people different choices. One person may like purple while another chooses green.
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KindergartenObserving a Seed before It Grows
Describe a seed using direct observation rather than guessing. A bean seed may have a smooth surface and a curved outline.
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KindergartenWhat a Plant Needs: A Care Routine Conversation
Connect an adult-led care action with a plant’s needs. Some plants need watering at different times from others.
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Science & discovery
KindergartenLeaf Shape Comparisons on a Walk
Compare visible features without removing living leaves. One leaf may have a smooth edge while another has pointed sections.
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Science & discovery
KindergartenWeather Watching without Predicting the Forecast
Record the weather visible at a particular time. Cloudy at breakfast is an observation about one time.
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KindergartenFlashlight Shadows with Shape Cutouts
Observe how a light source and an object produce a shadow. A triangle cutout can cast a triangular-looking shadow.
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