Shape provocations

"Many people think of geometry mostly in terms of vocabulary-do students recognize triangles, do they know what a square is, do they know w...

#Kindergarten students can discover the various attributes of #shapes, #explore patterns or #create mosaic pictures in this inviting provocation after reading the story #MouseShapes by #EllenStollWalsh. #ELP

Magnetic Tiles & Pom Poms - HAPPY TODDLER PLAYTIME

Grab these printable 2D Shape STEM challenge cards to add to your pattern blocks! Hands-on way for kindergarten aged children and first graders to learn how to make new shapes from other 2D shapes. These easy to prep printable 2D shape cards include three different sets of cards to challenge children while they learn about shapes and geometry in math while making differentiation easier than ever! #kindergartenmathcenters #stemcenters #firstgrademath #2dshapes #patternblockactivities

We recently started learning the names and different attributes of 3 dimensional shapes from the many creations and structures done by the students during their free flow time. We also read the book called, "Circles of Round" by: Signe Sturup. Using the book to further extend knowledge, various strips of paper and twist ties were placed at a table with the caption, "What shape can you create?" The students created some amazing things! W.E. and E.E. experimented with their newly created…