Identify, name, and describe 2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, hexagon, oval) by attributes
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~1 min math.gK.f.gm.shapes_2d.ex_01

Feel And Name

Prompt

Reach into the bag without looking. Feel ONE shape. Count its sides and corners with your fingers. Name the shape.

M-K-F-EX-24-A Photograph
Photo of a small drawstring bag (canvas, ~6" tall) with 4 felt shapes visible nearby: red circle, blue square, green tri

Photo of a small drawstring bag (canvas, ~6" tall) with 4 felt shapes visible nearby: red circle, blue square, green triangle, yellow rectangle. Each shape ~3" in widest dimension. Used to set up the feely-bag activity.

How it's presented
mode manipulative manipulative feely bag with felt shapes circle square triangle rectangle
Answer criteria
type verbal naming
rubric
Counts sides/corners by touch; names shape correctly based on count.
Hints
  1. Run your finger around the edge.
  2. Count the corners — how many?
Misconceptions to watch
  • Cannot distinguish triangle from rectangle by touch (4 vs 3 corners not internalized).
  • Names shape before counting (over-relies on shape memory).
Used in lessons