Pre-K · Week 15 · Early Math

Find the same shape

I can match two circular lids and two square paper pieces.

Let’s get started

Today we will explore find the same shape through play. Grown-ups can model it first; children can respond by pointing, moving, speaking, or drawing. There is no speed test.

Learn together

  1. Watch together: Match two circular lids and two square paper pieces.
  2. Try it as a team: Touch each object and count slowly. Pause, repeat and let the child lead.
  3. Try once more in a new way: Sort or compare real objects. Celebrate the attempt, not perfect results.

Watch and try an example

Match two circular lids and two square paper pieces.

Show what you noticed

  1. Show or tell a grown-up what you noticed while we explored find the same shape. An adult may enter the child's words.
  2. Try it again: Match two circular lids and two square paper pieces. Tell your grown-up which part was fun or surprising.
  3. Draw, point, move, or talk to show what you learned about find the same shape. Adults can record an observation instead of requiring writing.

Five optional ways to revisit this week

Choose a few minutes on any days that suit your child; these are ideas, not mandatory daily assignments.

  1. Day 1 · Discover: Match two circular lids and two square paper pieces. What did the child notice about find the same shape? A parent may record their spoken answer.
  2. Day 2 · Repeat: Repeat find the same shape together slowly. Encourage the child to choose the materials or lead the play. Describe how the child participated in find the same shape today.
  3. Day 3 · Change it: Explore find the same shape again in a different place or with another set of safe materials. What changed when you tried the activity differently?
  4. Day 4 · Pretend: Invite the child to explain or act out find the same shape for a toy animal or family member. Which part could the child explain, show, or imitate?
  5. Day 5 · Celebrate: Let the child choose one favorite part of find the same shape to repeat, draw or talk about. What is one skill, observation, or question to remember next time?

Family play extension

Family play extension: Match two circular lids and two square paper pieces. Take a picture or save a drawing if your family wishes. This week's theme is weather watch.

Reflect and grow

What did you enjoy or notice about find the same shape? Let your grown-up write down your answer if you prefer to speak.