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Pre-K Math · Chapter 3 · Lesson 4
Shape Hunt
Finding shapes in real things.
10 problems · about 7 minutes · PK.G.2
What this lesson teaches
The child identifies shapes in everyday objects.
- Shapes are in everything.
- Look at clocks, windows, and roofs.
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
5 problemsReview — Rectangles: How many sides does a rectangle have?
Answer 4
Why Four.
Review — Triangles: How many corners does a triangle have?
Answer 3
Why Three.
Review — Circles and Squares: How many corners does a square have?
Answer 4
Why Four.
Review — Counting a Jumble: How many? ●●●●●●●●
Answer 8
Why Eight.
Review — Zero Means None: Nothing on the table. How many?
Answer 0
Why Zero.
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
2 problemsA plate is what shape?
Answer A circle.
Why A circle.
A window is usually what shape?
Answer A rectangle.
Why Four sides.
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemA slice of pizza is what shape?
Answer A triangle.
Why Three sides.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsA coin is what shape?
Answer A circle.
Why Round.
The Clock: A round clock. What shape?
Answer A circle.
Why A circle.