10. Kindergarten Shape Adventures: Engaging Hands-On Learning

Hey teacher friends! In today's episode we are talking all about teaching shapes, specifically 2D shapes with students early on in the year. This is one of the first units that I do with my students, and it's something that a lot of them come in knowing a good amount about. We can take what they already know and extend it to some deeper understanding. So we'll get into some of my favorite ways to teach and explore shapes in kindergarten.In this episode I share:Exploring shapes and building knowledgeExplicit teaching of shape names and characteristicsExtending shape exploration with play-doh and sorting activitiesUsing pattern blocks and geoboards to explore shapesRelated Blog Posts:Teaching Shapes in KindergartenResources Mentioned:2D and 3D Shapes2D and 3D Shape Units (Digital and Print Activities)Video - Shapes, Sides and VerticesVideo - Secret Agent ShapesMouse Shapes Book (Amazon Affiliate)The Shape of Things Book (Amazon Affiliate)Not A Box Book (Amazon Affiliate)Connect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/