Shapes & spatial thinking
2nd gradeStars: Points, Inward Corners, and Counting Carefully
Distinguish a star’s outward points from all of its corners. A five-point outlined star has five outer points and five inward corners.
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Shapes & spatial thinking · Grade 2
Shapes & spatial thinking · Grade 2. Practical activities for children ages 7–8: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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2nd gradeTangram-Style Play with a Few Large Pieces
Compose and rearrange a silhouette using geometric parts. Two triangles can combine to form a larger shape.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
2nd gradeDescribing a Shape without Saying Its Name
Communicate geometric properties precisely enough for another person to identify a shape. A shape with three straight sides and three corners describes a triangle.
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