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Pre-K Math · Chapter 3 · Lesson 1
Circles and Squares
Round ones and boxy ones.
10 problems · about 6 minutes · PK.G.1
What this lesson teaches
The child names circles and squares and finds them in the world.
- A circle is round with no corners.
- A square has four equal sides.
- Shapes are everywhere.
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
5 problemsReview — Counting a Jumble: How many? ●●●●●●●●
Answer 8
Why Eight.
Review — Zero Means None: Nothing on the table. How many?
Answer 0
Why Zero.
Review — One More: One more than 7?
Answer 8
Why Eight.
Review — Nine and Ten: How many fingers on two hands?
Answer 10
Why Ten.
Review — Six, Seven, Eight: How many? 🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚
Answer 6
Why Six.
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
2 problemsHow many corners does a square have?
Answer 4
Why Four.
How many corners does a circle have?
Answer 0
Why None at all.
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemHow many sides does a square have?
Answer 4
Why Count them.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsA ball is what shape from the side?
Answer A circle.
Why Round.
The Wheel: A wheel is round. What shape is it?
Answer A circle.
Why A circle.