Shapes & spatial thinking
KindergartenPatterns with Shapes Instead of Colors
Make and extend repeating patterns using shape, identify the repeating unit, and check the rule without relying on color.
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Shapes & spatial thinking. Page 2. Practical activities for children ages 3–8: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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Shapes & spatial thinking
1st gradeAAB Shape Patterns with a Repeating Unit
Build an AAB pattern with two matching shapes followed by a different shape, find the three-piece unit, and check missing or changed positions.
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1st gradeFinding the Different Shape and Explaining Why
Compare a small set of shapes, name a sorting rule, and explain why one example differs without assuming there is always only one valid answer.
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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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1st gradeDrawing a Route through a Homemade Maze
Draw and test a route through a simple homemade maze, identifying the start, finish, walls, and a possible revision.
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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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