In Kinder 4, mathematics is learned in a fun and practical way. For this reason, children, under the guidance of their teachers, have been studying shapes through various activities that allow them to explore geometric figures in a creative and meaningful way.
Some groups started with a challenge: each student was given a set of basic geometric shapes with which they had to build something new. Before starting, they carefully thought about their design, planned their construction, and finally assembled their creations. At the end, they counted how many shapes they had used, reinforcing their logical thinking skills and spatial awareness.
Other children went on a school tour in search of geometric shapes in the real world. They carefully observed their surroundings and discovered that shapes are everywhere: in buildings, green areas, windows, and even on facades. This activity, called Shapes Around School, allowed them to apply what they had learned outside the classroom, turning exploration into a meaningful learning opportunity.
Additionally, inside the classroom, children continued experimenting with different materials to build their shapes, developing fine motor skills and stimulating their creativity.
Learning shapes is important for preschoolers because it helps develop spatial awareness, visual literacy, and problem-solving skills. It also lays the foundation for mathematics and other academic subjects.
Benefits of Learning Shapes for Children:
- Spatial Awareness: Helps them understand and interact with their environment.
- Visual Literacy: Enables them to interpret and give meaning to images.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Encourages critical and creative thinking to solve puzzles.
- Mathematical Skills: Introduces basic geometry and measurement concepts.
- Language Development: Expands their vocabulary and improves their ability to articulate thoughts.
- Cognitive Development: Helps them sort, categorize, and make connections between objects.
How to Reinforce Shape Learning at Home:
- Play shape-hunting games.
- Cut out a shape from paper and ask children to find objects that match it.
- Use blocks and other objects to create symmetrical patterns.
- Observe shapes in everyday objects, such as traffic signs, doors, ceilings, and wheels.
- Use descriptive vocabulary to talk about shapes.