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ShapesIdentifying squares, circles and triangles

Ms. GudeKahakai Elementary School

Kindergarten

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Standards

• K. Geometry: K.K.G.2 Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.

• Students will be able to:– Identify squares, circles, triangles in various

orientations– Identify these shapes’ characteristics (# of

sides and corners)– Classify everyday objects as one of three

shapes

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How many sides?• A side is a straight line that connects the

shape

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Square1

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Triangle

1 2

3

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Circle

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How many corners?• A corner is the pointy part on the shape where

two lines meet

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Square

1 2

4 3

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Triangle1

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Circle

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Shapes can change

• If I turn a shape, it is still the same shape.

• If I change the color, it is still the same shape!

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Is it still a SQUARE?

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Is it still a TRIANGLE?

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Is it still a CIRCLE?

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Shape song

• This song can help us remember the shapes.

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Shapes are everywhere!I can see squares, triangles, and circles in these

pictures:

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Your turn!• What shapes do you see in these pictures?

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Flash Cards

• I present flashcards to the class• Students respond as a class• Students respond individually• If the student gets the shape correct, they get

a point• If they get it wrong, I get the point

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Geo Boards

You Need:•Rubber bands•A Geo Board

You Will:•Make squares and triangles•Can you make a circle?

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Play Doh

Play-Doh

You Need:•Play-doh

You Will:•Make squares, triangles, and circles

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Finger Painting

• You Need:• Finger paints, paper

• You Will:• Paint squares, triangles, and circles of different

sizes and colors