Square

Learning to Identify a Square

Rated:

Materials

• square items - cracker, pillow, etc
• paper (yellow) 
• ruler
• scissors

Completion

• Review the shape of a square with child.  A square has 4 corners and 4 equal sides
• Show examples of a square - crackers, pillows, memo pads, etc. come in square shapes, draw a square shape for child or make a square with toothpicks
• Using a sheet of paper (yellow is the color this month), a ruler, and scissors cut out a square shape
• For example, if using an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper, measure 8 1/2 inches down from the top and cut across this line for a square shape
• This square will be used in Month 1 Activity 21