Here are five books for you and your child to read about Geometry!
Skippyjon Jones Shape Up by Judy Schachner introduces shapes like squares and ovals to the child. Skippyjon Jones is also seen getting active by using the shapes. He dances on a square, orbits on an ova,l and other activities. This book is 14 pages and great for kids ages 2 - 5.
Touch Think Learn: Shapes by Xavier Deneux offers a creative way for children to learn shapes. First they see the image, then trace the shape and then they say its name. This format is unlike any other book. It is 20 pages long and best for kids ages 3 - 5.
My Very First Book of Shapes by Eric Carle. The author uses tissue paper for his creative and captivating illustrations. This book has kids identify all kinds of shapes, like the diamond shaped kites. This book is best for kids ages 2 - 5.
The Shape of Me and Other Stuff by Dr. Seuss. The book contains easy words, shapes, creative illustrations and of course his famous rhythm. This book is 36 pages long. It was written for kids ages 2 - 5.
Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes by Stuart J. Murphy & illustrated by Remy Simard. Captain Invincible and his space dog, Comet, are on their way back to Earth. But they will need their knowledge of 3D shapes to do so. This book introduces shapes like pyramids, cubes and cones to the reader. It is 40 pages long and best for kids ages 5 - 9.
Here are five hands on activities for your child to do!
2-D Shapes. On a large piece of construction paper glue different shapes, like a circle, triangle, rectangle, etc. on it. Have your child identify the shape by writing the name of the shape above it. Then have your child write down inside the shape how many corners and sides it has.
Materials needed:
Construction paper
Shapes
Marker
Materials needed:
Construction paper
Shapes
Marker
Play Dough Shapes. Print out various shapes with their names listed on pieces of paper. Give your child play dough and have them create the shapes and lay them on the paper to match them with shapes on the paper.
Materials Needed:
Paper with shapes on it
Play Dough
Materials Needed:
Paper with shapes on it
Play Dough
Shape Grouping. Divide a piece of paper into four groups, Square, Rectangle, Triangle, and Circle. Give your child cut out shapes of different colors and sizes. Have them identify the shape by gluing it under a group.
Materials needed:
Paper with shape groups
Cut out shapes of different sizes
Glue
Materials needed:
Paper with shape groups
Cut out shapes of different sizes
Glue
Identify Shapes Around the House. A simple way to test their knowledge about shapes is to get them to tell you what shapes are in your house. Have them tell you what shape your front door is, what shape a plate is, what shape your dinning room table is, and so on.
Materials Needed:
Any objects in your house
Materials Needed:
Any objects in your house
Drawing Shapes. On a piece of paper write "A [insert name of shape here] can be a..." then have them draw shapes they find in everyday life, like a balloon for a circle, a slice of pizza for a triangle, or whatever they can think of.
Materials needed:
Paper
Crayons or colored pencils
Materials needed:
Paper
Crayons or colored pencils