Shapes

 Shapes are basic geometric forms that they learn to recognize and describe based on their characteristics. Here are simple definitions of common shapes –

1. Circle: A round shape that looks like the outline of a ball or a tire. It has no corners or straight sides.

2. Square: A shape with four equal sides and four corners that are all right angles (90 degrees).

3. Triangle: A shape with three straight sides and three corners or vertices.

4. Rectangle: A shape with four straight sides where opposite sides are equal in length and all angles are right angles (90 degrees).

5. Oval: A shape that is stretched out like a circle, but not perfectly round.

6. Diamond (or Rhombus): A shape with four sides where all sides are equal in length, but the angles may not be right angles.

The two main categories of shapes: flat (2-dimensional) shapes and solid (3-dimensional) shapes. Here’s an explanation of each with examples:

 Flat (2-Dimensional) Shapes:

These shapes are flat and have only two dimensions – length and width.

1. Circle: A round shape with a curved boundary. Example: The shape of a pizza or a clock face.

2. Square: A four-sided shape with all sides of equal length and all angles right angles (90 degrees). Example: A tile or a window pane.

3. Triangle: A three-sided shape with three corners or vertices. Example: A slice of pizza or a roof of a house.

4. Rectangle: A four-sided shape with opposite sides of equal length and all angles right angles (90 degrees). Example: A book or a piece of paper.

5. Oval: A shape that is stretched out like a circle, but not perfectly round. Example: The shape of an egg or a rugby ball.

6. Diamond (or Rhombus): A four-sided shape where all sides are equal in length, but opposite angles may not be right angles. Example: A kite or a baseball diamond shape.

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 Solid (3-Dimensional) Shapes:

These shapes have three dimensions – length, width, and height.

1. Cube: A solid object with six square faces of equal size. Example: A dice or a Rubik’s cube.

2. Sphere: A solid round object like a ball or globe. Example: A basketball or a planet.

3. Cylinder: A solid shape with two circular ends and curved sides. Example: A can of soda or a roll of paper towels.

4. Cone: A solid shape with a circular base tapering to a point. Example: An ice cream cone or a party hat.

5. Rectangular Prism: A solid object with six faces that are rectangles. Example: A shoebox or a building block.

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