Shape Walk
About 30 minutes, outside, for ages 4 and under.
Where it works
Works in any outdoor space
Who it's for
ages 4 and under
Try this adventure now:
- a circle
- a square
- a triangle
- a rectangle
- a star shape
- an oval
Today's Challenge
- 1.Which shape did you find the most of?
- 2.Where did you find a triangle?
- 3.What shape is your favorite?
Quick Start: What you need
- 1Nothing at all. Just go outside and look.
The Goal
Spot everyday shapes hiding in windows, signs, and sidewalks.
How to start
- 1
No supplies needed. You can start from wherever you are.
- 2
Head outside and see how many you can find: a circle, a square, a triangle, a rectangle.
- 3
Talk about what you are seeing. Start with "Which shape did you find the most of?"
- 4
Print the worksheet to check things off as you find them, and keep it afterwards.
Draw What You Found
Draw one shape you found below and color it in.
A stop sign has eight sides. That shape is called an octagon.
If you want to push it further
- Find a shape inside a shape
- Spot the same shape three times in a row
Print it and go
The worksheet has the checklist, the prompts, and a space to draw in. One page, ready for a bag or a glovebox.