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Recognizing examples of 3-D shapes in items supports a K.G.3 skill. Share with the learners there actual and ‘near’ examples of spheres, pyramids, cubes, and rectangular prisms all around us.

Matching 2-D images to representations of them supports *PK.MATH.13 & 14; K.G.2 skills. Share with the young learners that they do not need to explain, but to just ‘look and know’ triangular and circular shapes. Introduce the activity with the warm-up demonstration item (included) and highlight the triangle and circle used for making choices.

Recognizing examples of spatial ‘turns’ supports a K.G.2 skill. Share with the learners there is a turned or rotated image of each item on the left side that matches to the right side of the page. Encourage them to demonstrate a rotation by putting both hands out in front and then turning one hand to point towards the other.

Recognizing examples of spatial ‘flips’ supports a K.G.2 skill. Share with the learners there is a reflection or mirror image of each item on the left side that matches to the right side of the page. Encourage them to demonstrate a reflection by putting the palms of their hands together and then opening them like a book.