Shapes

We have begun a new topic this week, and we are talking about shapes. We will start by talking about plane shapes (2 dimensional, flat shapes) and their attributes. Then we will learn about how to use our basic plane shapes to build bigger, more complex shapes and pictures. We will also be discussing solid figures (3 dimensional shapes) and their attributes. Here are a few resources for you and your child to access during this topic. 

Here is a great little video with a song to help your child practice their 3-dimensional shapes - cone, cube and sphere! Your child should be able to identify and describe each shape, so please remember to discuss with your child how to describe each shape:
Cone - has one circle face (flat surface) and a vertex (point or corner) at the top.
Cube - has six square faces (flat surfaces) and eight edges.
Sphere - is round and not flat. It has NO flat faces and no edges.
Cylinder - has two circle faces (flat surfaces).
This song is a great starting point for your child. Go around your house and have your child find objects that are cones, cubes, spheres and cylinders!

Teacher Tipster - teaches a song to remember the names of the 3 dimensional shapes - including pyramid and rectangular prism.

Here is a video that talks/teaches about three dimensional shapes.