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Preschool Math Standards: Geometry

7/10/2014

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In order for a child to have a comprehensive mathematical understanding, he must be exposed to mathematical concepts beyond numbers and counting. There are five fields into which we group our Math Standards: Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Sorting and Patterning, and Problem Solving.

This blog entry will cover the Academic Standards that fall under the Geometry category.

Note: Many of our Standards may fall under several categories. In order to prevent repetition, some of the visual/spatial standards that could be grouped with Geometry have been grouped with the English/Language Arts Standards.
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Geometry
Two-Dimensional Shape Recognition - Two-Dimensional Shape Recognition is the ability to visually recognize and name basic two-dimensional shapes such as square, triangle, circle, heart, oval, octagon. 
Two-Dimensional Shape Description - Two-Dimensional Shape Description is the ability to describe a shape according to some of its attributes (it's round, it has four sides, it has three points).
Design Matching and Copying 
Symmetry
Distinguishes Alike/Different
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Three-Dimensional Shape Recognition - Three-Dimensional Shape Recognition is the ability to visually recognize and name basic three-dimensional shapes such as cube, cylinder, cone, and sphere.
Three-Dimensional Shape Description - Three-Dimensional Shape Description is the ability to describe a three-dimensional shape (it's round, it's shaped like a ball, it's a box-shape).
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Geometry is just one small part of preschool mathematics. We have broken Geometry into seven standards:

Two-Dimensional Shape Recognition 
Two-Dimensional Shape Description
Design Matching and Copying 
Symmetry
Distinguishes Alike/Different
Three-Dimensional Shape Recognition
Three-Dimensional Shape Description 
In our classroom, each lesson, game or classroom material has been intentionally planned and placed in the room to fulfill our Academic Content Standards. 
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Geometry Throughout the Classroom

2/16/2014

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How do you fit the Geometry Standard into your preschool classroom?

Patterning Blocks! Let kids manipulate different shapes. Ask questions about the different shapes. How many sides does the hexagon have? Are they all the same length?


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Art! Let kids explore different shapes - this ‘circle art’ is great for young learners who are just learning their shapes.
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Building! The kids need to be able to experiment with different three-dimensional shapes. This is a great math concept because the kids can actually SEE that it takes more blocks to build the longer side of a shape.
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