Kindergarten Shapes Around Us — Math
Students use positional words, identify and describe 2D and 3D shapes in abstract and real-world settings, and build shapes from parts. They learn with scenes, photos, and hands-on composition tasks. This kindergarten math unit includes 5 skills and 22 lesson steps. Skills include Positional words, 2D shapes in the real world, 3D shapes in the real world, Compose and decompose shapes.
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Skills and lessons
Positional words
Students use above, below, beside, behind, and in front of to describe positions in a scene and respond to audio directions.
2D shapes in the real world
Students identify flat shapes in real objects and scenes, matching photos to shape names and tapping all objects with a named shape.
3D shapes in the real world
Students identify solid shapes in real objects and scenes, matching photos and tapping all objects shaped like a sphere, cube, cylinder, or cone.
Compose and decompose shapes
Students put simple shapes together to make new shapes and split shapes into smaller shapes.
Equal parts and halves
Students identify equal and unequal parts, recognize halves, and confirm one half when a shape is split into two equal parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is shapes around us in kindergarten math?
Shapes around us is a core kindergarten math topic. Skills include Positional words, 2D shapes in the real world, 3D shapes in the real world, Compose and decompose shapes, Equal parts and halves. Students practice with short lessons and instant feedback on Besparq.
What will students learn in this Kindergarten math unit?
Students use positional words, identify and describe 2D and 3D shapes in abstract and real-world settings, and build shapes from parts. They learn with scenes, photos, and hands-on composition tasks. This kindergarten math unit includes 5 skills and 22 lesson steps. Skills include Positional words, 2D shapes in the real world, 3D shapes in the real world, Compose and decompose shapes.
How can my child practice shapes around us online?
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What lessons are in this unit?
Skills include Positional words, 2D shapes in the real world, 3D shapes in the real world, Compose and decompose shapes, Equal parts and halves. The unit has 22 lesson steps. Popular starting points include Learn position words, Choose the object by position, Follow audio directions.