Comparing Shapes Sorting Activity
Using this Comparing Shapes Sorting Activity, students sort pictures of 2D and 3D shapes into the category that best describes which shape is shown.
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How to teach Shapes
Using this Comparing Shapes Sorting Activity, students sort pictures of 2D and 3D shapes into the category that best describes which shape is shown.
Your students interact with shapes almost everyday. They need to know different shapes to be able to describe objects they are looking for. This activity will help your students know the shapes of common 2D and 3D objects.
Students sort pictures of 2D and 3D shapes into categories. Then, students look for examples of each shape in their classroom or at home.
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You may introduce this activity by reviewing 2-D shape names using the Have Fun Teaching Shape Song. Next, display different real world examples of each of the 2-D shapes. Then, students complete the activity independently or with a partner. As students work, circulate around the classroom to listen to discussions students have about 2-D shapes. After the activity, share students discussions that you heard to promote 2-D shape identification skills. Finally, students look for examples of 2D and 3D shapes in the classroom or at home.
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