Shapes & spatial thinking
2nd gradeStars: Points, Inward Corners, and Counting Carefully
Count outward points and inward corners on a paper star, keeping the chosen boundary and counting rule clear.
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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
Arrange a few large paper pieces into a simple picture, compare edges and orientations, and revise a tangram-style design without assuming a unique solution.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
2nd gradeDescribing a Shape without Saying Its Name
Describe a chosen shape by its boundary, sides, corners, and other visible features so a partner can identify it.
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