Prep

Circles, squares, and triangles around me

Notice familiar shapes in toys, food, and objects children see every day.

Category: Number Sense & Math Thinking 6 min Beginner
Aa Tap Say Read

Say the shape name first, then find one example in the room or in a picture. Keep the lesson visual and playful.

Listen and learn

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C Picture card
Sound card

Circle

shape word

Look for something round.

Example: A plate can look like a circle.

S Picture card
Sound card

Square

shape word

Find a shape with four equal sides.

Example: A floor tile can look like a square.

T Picture card
Sound card

Triangle

shape word

Look for three corners.

Example: A sign can look like a triangle.

S Picture card
Sound card

Shape hunt

find a shape

Point to one shape around you.

Example: Can you find a circle?

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