Shapes Chef
What Shapes Can You See?
Beginner
Point out shapes in the foods you eat.
Tip: On pizza, the pepperoni are shaped like circles and the ham pieces are shaped like rectangles.
Intermediate
Together, point out shapes in the foods you eat.
Tip: Name the shapes of different foods you can find in your refrigerator
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Experienced
Make your favourite meal out of paper shapes. Use different colours and sizes for your shapes.
Tip: Try making a burger with a circle patty and squares of cheese! What other shapes might you need to complete your burger?
Reference: Sarama, J., & Clements, D. H. (2006). Introducing geometry to young children. Scholastic Early Childhood Today, 20(7), 12-13. https://uwinnipeg.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.uwinnipeg.idm.oclc.org/trade-journals/introducing-geometry-young-children/docview/217920253/se-2?accountid=15067
Why is this important?
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Working with shapes in a creative way helps children gain spatial skills.
Looking for more information?​
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Check our our Shapes resource too see which one you can find in your food!