2-Dimensional Shapes: Drawing Shapes

Some of the best practice with shape identification comes from drawing the figures first-hand. Young geometers draw nine two-dimensional shapes: rectangle, circle, square, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, triangle with three equal sides, triangle with two equal sides, and triangle with no equal sides. They have plenty of space to draw each and are given two examples. Encourage kids to take their time and draw large figures. Consider reviewing the names of the three triangle types once they finish.