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Geometry: Modeling Shapes K.G.5 Facts & Worksheets

Composing and shapes require the student to have basic knowledge of shapes, e.g., how many sides a triangle has, compared to how many sides a square has.

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Composing and shapes require the student to have basic knowledge of shapes, e.g., how many sides a triangle has, compared to how many sides a square has. Using this knowledge, they can then build their own shapes and pictures using objects.

See the fact file below for more information on the modeling shapes or alternatively, you can download our 23-page Geometry: Modeling Shapes K.G.5 worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

  • At the end of the lesson, students will be able to draw, or model shapes from the real world by using basic shapes. They will be able to identify the shapes used and use basic language to describe them.

A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER

  • When teaching students how to compose shapes from the real world, try the following in your lesson:
    • Remind them to look for basic shapes first.
    • Encourage them to describe their thinking and work as they go, to familiarize them with vocabulary.
    • Ask them regularly about how they achieved their result.

THEORY

  • Composing and shapes require the student to have basic knowledge of shapes, e.g., how many sides a triangle has, compared to how many sides a square has. Using this knowledge, they can then build their own shapes and pictures using objects.
  • THEORY IN ACTION
    • Here are four toothpicks. What shape can you make by using all four and with each point touching another toothpick?

    • Now, here are three toothpicks. What shape has three sides?

Geometry: Modeling Shapes K.G.5
Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Geometry: Modeling Shapes across 23 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that align with the Common Core CCSS code K.G.5 for Geometry: Modeling Shapes.

Table of contents:

  • A lesson plan
  • Warm-up activity
  • Math theory explained
  • Assisted learning activities
  • Independent learning activities
  • Extension activities and games
  • Answer keys

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These worksheets have been specifically designed for use with any international curriculum. You can use these worksheets as-is, or edit them using Google Slides to make them more specific to your own student ability levels and curriculum standards.

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