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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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
Recognize that a repeating unit can contain three items. Circle, circle, square repeats as a three-item unit.
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1st gradeFinding the Different Shape and Explaining Why
Justify a classification using a visible property. The square differs because it has four sides.
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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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1st gradeDrawing a Route through a Homemade Maze
Plan a continuous route while respecting a boundary. The path must remain inside the maze’s open corridors.
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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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