Compare Shapes- Sides - Lesson for Preschool, Chapter - Shapes
In the "Compare Shapes- Sides" lesson from the Early Logic and Geometry unit, preschool students embark on an engaging journey to understand the world of shapes, focusing on their sides. This lesson is designed to introduce young learners to basic geometric concepts through hands-on activities like the Comparing Triangles Squares Worksheet and the Comparing Squares Rectangles Worksheet.
Students will learn to identify and compare different shapes by examining the number of sides each shape possesses. They'll discover the differences and similarities between triangles, squares, and rectangles. By engaging in these comparative exercises, students will develop critical observation skills, enhancing their ability to notice details and make distinctions.
Understanding the properties of shapes is crucial for preschoolers as it lays the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts they will encounter in future grades. Moreover, recognizing and differentiating shapes is an essential skill in daily life, helping children make sense of the world around them. This lesson not only fosters early logical and geometric thinking but also encourages curiosity, observation, and descriptive language skills, making it a pivotal step in their academic and personal growth.
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Activity 1 / Comparing Triangles Squares Worksheet
Squares and triangles don’t look the same, but what is it about them that actually makes them different? The number of sides they contain, of course! Help early learners master basic shapes by challenging them to compare the squares and triangles on this colorful PDF worksheet. Help kids read the description of each shape at the top of the page. Then, use the shapes on the left and right sides as guides, before viewing the smaller shapes in the middle column. One by one, work down the page drawing on the dotted line from the shapes in the middle to the matching shapes on the sides!
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Activity 2 / Comparing Squares Rectangles Worksheet
Rectangles and squares look awfully alike. In fact, they both have four sides! So, what is it about them that can help your little learner tell them apart? Use this vibrant geometry worksheet from Kids Academy to explain the difference in an easy-to-understand way! Simply assist learners in reading the definitions at the top of the page. Do you see the shapes on either side of the page? Use these as a guide! Then work down the middle column, one-by-one, tracing over the dotted line to match the rectangles and squares.
