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Read book "The Greedy Triangle" and name shapes

Month 4 · Activity 2 ·   Shapes  

Instructions

  • Read the book “The Greedy Triangle” by Marilyn Burns or Read/Listen here
  • Cut out a circle, triangle, and square shape with a child using red, blue, or yellow paper (use shapes from Activity 3 if you prefer)
  • Talk about the shapes - number of sides, corners, etc.  
  • Review the names of these shapes
  • Have child close eyes and hide a penny under one of the shapes
  • Ask the child to guess where the penny is by naming a shape and color
  • Continue until each shape is used to hide a penny
  • Trade roles and let the child hide the penny under a shape

Simplify

Use just one shape to begin.  For example, place only a circle on the table and place the penny underneath.  The child needs to say aloud  "circle" to look for the penny. Chat about how the circle looks - no corners, round like a tire or cookie.  Proceed by placing just the square on the table with the penny underneath and again child says aloud  "square" to look for the penny.  Do again with only the triangle shape placed on the table. Always chat about how the shapes look

Extend

Ask the child to recall all the shapes talked about in the book "The Greedy Triangle"

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

Have you ever wanted to be someone different?  What would you like to change into?

Do you have any inventions in your brain?

Materials

Activity Resources

  • Language Skills
  • Math & Science Skills
  • Motor Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills