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Foundations for math
Name That Shape
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Gather children together and show them a large circle, square, and triangle that
you have cut from construction paper. Name each shape as you show it.
Choosing one shape at a time, invite the children to walk around the classroom
and identify items that are the same shape.
When you are looking for circles, Ella might say, “Look, the clock is a circle!” For
a square, Vittorio might say, “There are squares in the floor!” Hannah might find a
triangle in the box of musical instruments.
See if you can find shapes when you go outside, too!
Cheesy Shape Snacks
You will need cookie cutters shaped like a circle, a square, and a triangle, wheat
bread, and slices of cheese for this activity. (Always check for food allergies!)
Invite a small group of children to cut two of each shape from slices of wheat
bread. Describe and name each shape.
Then have the children cut one of each shape from slices of cheese.
Match a piece of cheese with the bread shapes to make shape sandwiches and
enjoy the snack!
Language Tip
Ask a child to say the names of the shapes in her home
language. Check with the parent ahead of time so you will
know the shape names too!