Shapes & spatial thinking
PreschoolCircle Hunts around the House
Recognize a circle across different everyday objects. A lid and a drawn wheel can both have circular outlines.
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Shapes & spatial thinking · Preschool
Shapes & spatial thinking · Preschool. Practical activities for children ages 3–4: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
PreschoolStraight and Curved Lines in Everyday Pictures
Notice the difference between a straight edge and a curve. A ruler’s edge is straight while a rainbow arc is curved.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
PreschoolAbove and Below on a Picture Wall
Describe vertical positions using a stable reference. A sun picture can be above a tree picture.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
PreschoolInside and Outside with a Floor Hoop
Classify a position relative to a visible boundary. A toy fully within the loop is inside it.
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