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Guess My Shape

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Learners play a game with shapes. They work in groups to identify the names and characteristics of various shapes. They give each other clues to see if others can identify the shape being described. This is a great hands on activity.

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3-d figures, 3-d, geometric shapes, shapes, squares, polygons, quadrilaterals, triangles

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shape characteristics, shape identification, shapes, square, triangle, 3d shapes, geometric shapes, math
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Grade
Pre-K - 1st
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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