Learning about 2D Shapes

After having some hands on fun with shape blocks and reading several picture books about shapes in our world the children and I worked together to create a chart about 2D shapes and their attributes with examples of real world items that are each shape. The children made their own shape "flip books" to share what they know about shapes. We have been busy exploring a variety of math stations using shape materials such as, shape templates, shape stampers, pattern block shapes, and connecting shapes. Next week we will explore 3D shapes and characteristics.