Review
Shape activity with sandwiches
Month 9 · Activity 3 · Shapes
Instructions
When making sandwiches this month ask the following questions...
- Would you like me to cut your sandwich into 2 rectangles?
- Would you like me to cut your sandwich into 2 triangles?
- Would you like me to cut your sandwich into 4 squares?
*Try to make cutting up sandwiches into shapes part of your routine, and a child will quickly learn shapes and the relationship between a whole sandwich and part of a sandwich (fractions)
Simplify
Ask a child if a whole sandwich or a part of a sandwich is what they would like. As you cut the sandwich into parts, say aloud that you are cutting into a rectangle, triangle, or square.
Extend
What fun for a child to grab a large cookie cutter and make his own shape sandwich. Click here for cookie-cutter ideas
QUESTIONS FOR A CHILD
Can you tell me how to make a sandwich?
What is your favorite sandwich to eat and why?
Materials
- sandwiches
- adult knife
Language Skills
Math & Science Skills
Problem Solving Skills
