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Math · Pre-K–1 · 12 minutes

2D Shape Hunt: square

A hands-on shape activity that connects geometry words to objects children can find.

2D Shape Hunt: square

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Today I am practising: identifying two-dimensional shapes

1

Draw a square.

2

How many sides does a square have?

3

How many corners does a square have?

4

Find an object shaped like a square.

5

Draw your object and label it square.

6

Write a sentence describing a square.

Grown-up note: Ask your learner to explain one answer in their own words.

How to use it

A simple ten-minute routine

  1. Set the purposeTell your learner this page practises identifying two-dimensional shapes.
  2. Let them tryRead the prompt aloud once, then give space to think.
  3. Talk it throughAsk: “What did you notice?” and celebrate the strategy.