What fun shapes can you make today?

Instructions:

• Gather your favorite chips or cereal

• Get a tray or clean surface to work on

• Let the shapes take over!

InterACTion:

• I’m super hungry! Are you?

• Would you like to talk a little about different shapes?

• What do you see in a triangle? How many corners? How many straight sides? Are the lines long or short?

• What about a circle? Do you see a straight line? No right! It's a curve. Round and round

• Let’s look at the rectangle. Long line at the button, long line at the top, short line on each side to connect.

• What about a square? How do you know? Let’s build them with our snacks!!!

Language Strategy

• Shifting Focus of Attention: Call the child's name first, establish eye contact, and then give instructions.