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Shape Hunt Around the Room
Children name shapes and find everyday objects that match them.
- Time15 minutes
- GradesPreschool, Grades K-2
- SubjectEarly years
- ThemeEarly years
- ThemeBrain breaks
Learning outcomes
- Name common shapes
- Count sides and corners
- Match shapes to real objects
What you need
- The Shapes page on a board
- A printed colour-the-shapes sheet for each child
- Crayons
Puzzle tools used
All tools are free, with no sign-up, and every sheet can be printed with an answer key.
Step by step
- Show the shapes and tap each to hear its name and sides.
- Give each child a shape to look for: 'Find something that is a circle.'
- Share what was found and name the shape.
- Colour the printed shapes, one colour per shape.
- Finish with the Dot to Dot Square or Triangle design.
Differentiation
Support
Use only circle, square and triangle.
Extend
Ask children to count the sides and corners of each object.
Discussion questions
- How many sides does it have?
- Which shape was hardest to find?
- Where do you see a circle at home?
What to look for
Children name shapes correctly and link them to objects.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do it outdoors?
Yes, a playground works well.
What if a child cannot name them yet?
Let them point and repeat the spoken name.
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