Shapes
Basic shapes
| Shape | Sides | Corners | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle | 1 curved | 0 | coin, plate |
| Square | 4 equal | 4 | floor tile |
| Rectangle | 4 (opposite sides equal) | 4 | door, book |
| Triangle | 3 | 3 | roof, slice of cake |
Finding shapes
Look around the classroom: the clock is a circle, the window is a rectangle, the chalkboard duster is a rectangle.
Sorting
Group objects by shape: all round things together, all things with corners together.
Try it
- Draw a circle, a square and a triangle.
- Name three objects in your home that are rectangles.
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Quick Quiz
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Answer: Option 2- Square
- Triangle
- Circle
- Rectangle
Answer: Option 3- 2
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Answer: Option 3