Flat shapes are shapes we can draw on paper and see from one side. In First Grade, we focus on three main two-dimentional shapes: triangle, square, and circle. Each shape has unique features we can recognize and describe.
Show real objects alongside drawn shapes. This helps students connect classroom learning with things they see every day.
Each shape has features that make it different. We look at the number of sides and corners to help us name the shape correctly.
Have students trace each side and corner with a finger as they count aloud. This builds a strong connection between seeing and naming features.
Sorting shapes means grouping them by features. This helps us notice what is the same and what is different.
Begin with two types of shapes before adding a third. This allows students to focus and compare more easily.
Comparing shapes means looking at them side by side to see how they are alike and how they are different. This deepens understanding and builds vocabulary.
Encourage students to describe similarities and differences using complete sentences. For example, “A triangle has three sides, but a square has four.”
We can find shapes everywhere. Recognizing them in real life makes learning meaningful and helps us describe the world accurately.
Ask students to point out shapes at home, in the classroom, or outdoors, and name them aloud.
Knowing about shapes helps us in art, building, and problem-solving. It also improves how we describe objects and ideas to others.
Have students use shape names often in conversation. For example, “I see a circle” or “This tile is a square.”