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Foundations for math
Activities and Strategies
for Development
Shape Match
Cut out four large circles, four large squares and four large triangles from the
same piece of colored poster board.
Glue one of each shape side by side onto a long piece of a different color
cardboard leaving room between each one.
Spread out the remaining shapes and show your child how to put each one
onto its matching shape. Name and describe each shape.
If the names of the shapes are new for your child, start with circles and
squares only.
More Shape Matching
Gather three-dimensional circles, squares, and triangles, such as plastic shapes
from a shape sorter or blocks.
Trace each shape to create an outline of the exact shape on a piece of cardboard
or construction paper covered with clear contact paper.
Have your child match the real shapes to the pictures of the shapes.
Name and describe each shape as the children match them.
Special Needs Tip
Glue sandpaper onto the shape outlines for a child with vision
difficulties.