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Review Circle and Square

Month 3 · Activity 2 ·   Shapes  

Instructions

  • Ask the child to find or point to 3 objects in the shape of a circle (round) 
  • Ask the child to find or point to 3 objects in the shape of a square

Simplify

Have an adult hold up a circle shape so a child can find shapes to match.  Next, hold up a square shape for a child to find square shapes that match

Extend

Encourage a child to draw a picture using a circle shape and another picture using a square shape.

Watch this video for reinforcing the shape of a square.

 

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

If you were turned into a shape, would you rather be a circle or a square, and why?

Can you tell me something about you that you think I might not know?

Materials

  • none
  • Math & Science Skills
  • On the Go Activity