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Season 1, Episode 3: Geometry

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Let’s go on a Shape Hunt – Increasing our Knowledge about Geometry & Spatial Awareness

Our third episode focuses on geometry concepts in early childhood. Join us as we:

Review key concepts and skills related to geometry and spatial awareness.
Explain how young children develop an understanding of these concepts and skills as they move along the learning pathway.
Reveal strategies that educators can use to support early brain development.
Share exciting ways that art and other choice materials can increase learning opportunities linked to geometry and spatial sense.

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Circle Time Magazine, in print!

Circle Time Magazine, Season 1 Episode 3 printed out

Download the magazine for suggestions on how to use the materials shown in the Try It Out segment on the show. You can also view it online.

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Geometry Cheat Sheet - Download this PDF for the template.

Resources for Episode 3

Learning Trajectories

Reference this learning trajectory to understand the big ideas around math concepts, developmental progressions, and to get some suggestions for planning instruction.

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Coaching Corner

Set goals, observe practices, and give feedback with these number and counting coach tools.

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Supplemental Resources

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Geometry and Spatial Awareness Video Clips from the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning. Watch these educators demonstrate strategies for engaging preschool aged children in learning about geometry and spatial concepts.
Shape in a Bag
Sorting Shapes
Top and Bottom
What Shape is This?

Let’s Talk About Math from Too Small To Fail: Scroll down and watch the Everyday Fun With Shapes and Everyday Fun With Spatial Awareness videos or download the corresponding handouts for related activity suggestions based on age or developmental readiness.
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Math Talk with Infants and Toddlers from NAEYC For Families. Use these tips to integrate more math talk with infants and toddlers. Share it with families to increase their awareness of early math concepts that they can expose their young children to.
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