Check out this FREE "Shape identification" Trial Lesson for age 7-8!

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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 43
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Which Is It? Worksheet
Which Is It? Worksheet

Which Is It? Worksheet

This colorful worksheet helps young readers identify elements of fact and fiction using fun picture clues. They can check off characters who exist in realistic fiction stories, which makes learning the difference between the two genres fun and engaging.
Which Is It? Worksheet
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Geometry riddles worksheet
Geometry riddles worksheet

Geometry Riddles Printable

Review geometry terms with your child using this challenging worksheet of tricky riddles. Identifying and counting vertices, edges, and faces of shapes becomes fun as they solve the riddles!
Geometry Riddles Printable
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Fractions of shapes worksheet
Fractions of shapes worksheet

Fractions of Shapes: Math Concept Worksheet

Fractions can be tricky, but with pictures to illustrate them, they become much easier to understand. Our fractions of shapes worksheet is a great way to help children visualize fractions and gain a better understanding of them.
Fractions of Shapes: Math Concept Worksheet
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Check Memory Worksheet
Check Memory Worksheet

Check Memory Worksheet

Assisting your kids with their homework and using worksheets is a great way for them to learn. The vibrant visuals in this printout can help stimulate the mind and motivate your child. Have them read the sentences and then point to the associated images. Afterwards, ask them to state True or False for each sentence. If they are still uncertain, offer them the picture clues to assist further.
Check Memory Worksheet
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Grade 1 Sight Words: As
Grade 1 Sight Words: As

Grade 1 Sight Words: As

Grade 1 Sight Words: As
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Shape identification is a foundational skill for children aged 7-8, integral to their cognitive and academic development. At this crucial stage, understanding shapes goes beyond simple recognition. It promotes spatial awareness, which is important for solving puzzles, understanding maps, and even interpreting data graphs later in academics.

From a mathematical standpoint, shape identification lays the groundwork for geometry, a major segment of the math curriculum. Being able to distinguish between different shapes and understand their properties—from triangles to hexagons—helps children build a framework for more complex concepts, such as symmetry, fractions, and area.

Moreover, shape recognition supports literacy development. Engaging with shapes helps children connect visual and textual elements, enhancing their ability to recognize letters and numbers, which are essentially shapes with specific meanings. When children discern the difference between similarly shaped letters, like "b" and "d", they improve their reading and writing fluency.

From a physical perspective, identifying and interacting with shapes enhances fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Drawing shapes, cutting them out, or fitting them into puzzles sharpens these skills, which are important for various everyday tasks from handwriting to sports.

In essence, prioritizing shape identification enriches a child's academic readiness and everyday functional skills. Engaged parents and teachers can facilitate a well-rounded development, paving the way for lifelong learning and success.