Yesterday the children enjoyed building with tooth-picks and and rasins. As we were creating and building we talked about basic geometric shapes around us. The door of the classroom is a rectangle, the snack table is round, the magnetile house on the rug is a square shape... The children built houses, a garage, windows, triangles, squares, rectangles, and so much more! Shapes are all around us, in natural objects, architecture, signs, and even in the numerals and letters we use. Shape knowledge underlies algebra, geometry, and other domains of higher mathmatics. This complex knowledge begins with the very simple foundation of recognizing simple shapes-circles, squares, triangles, ovals, rectangles, and diamonds. Children can begin to notice these shapes in the world around them, and you can help them to do so. As you walk or drive along together, point out shapes you see in signs, rooftops, and windows. Involve your child in shape-spotting games: Who can find the first triangle? How many shapes can we find in that building? Can you find two oval letters in that billboard? I spy a shape with my little eye? You'll find that your child enjoys getting "in shape"! HAVE FUN!
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