Shapes Around Us for Kindergarten 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.
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 will students learn in Shapes Around Us?
Shapes Around Us helps students build Kindergarten math understanding through connected skills and short lessons. This unit includes skills such as Positional words, 2D shapes in the real world, 3D shapes in the real world, Compose and decompose shapes, Equal parts and halves.
What skills are included in this Kindergarten Math unit?
This unit includes skills such as Positional words, 2D shapes in the real world, 3D shapes in the real world, Compose and decompose shapes, Equal parts and halves. The unit is broken into 5 skills and 22 lesson steps so students can practice one idea at a time.
How can my child practice Shapes Around Us online?
Besparq pairs this unit with short explanations, practice steps, and feedback. Students can move through the lesson path and practice questions tied to each skill.
How does Sparq support this Math unit?
Sparq gives kid-friendly hints, explains ideas step by step, and helps students keep learning without simply giving shortcuts.