2D Shape Spin and Cover: Dog House Pet Theme
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 4
Coordinating Activities
2D Shape Spin and Cover: Dog House Pet Theme
- Dog house spin and cover game mat
- Shape spinner
Kids can play alone or take turns with a friend.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper clip and pencil for the spinner
- Small counters
Standards for 2D Shapes
These shape activities support early math standards connected to naming, describing and comparing shapes.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size. Kids name the shape they spin and find it on the mat.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics
- PK4.V.C.1: Child names and describes common 2D shapes and names at least 1 solid 3D shape. Kids name each shape they spin.
- TEKS K.6(A): Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles and squares as special rectangles. Kids find each shape on the mat.
Virginia Standards of Learning
- K.MG.2: Identify, describe, name, compare and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares and rectangles). Kids name and compare the shapes.
2D Shape Spin and Cover: Dog House Pet Theme gives preschool and kindergarten kids a quick, low-prep game for naming shapes.
Kids spin the spinner, name the shape and cover a dog house with the same shape. Play until every dog house is covered.
The game works well in a pet unit and takes only a few minutes to set up.
How to Use 2D Shape Spin and Cover: Dog House Pet Theme
- Print and laminate the game mat and spinner.
- Put a paper clip on the spinner with a pencil.
- Kids spin and name the shape.
- Kids cover a dog house with that shape.
- Keep playing until the mat is covered.
Partner Game: Take turns spinning and covering.
Math Center: Set out the mat, spinner and counters.
Easy Ways to Differentiate This Spin and Cover Game
Every group has a mix of shape and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Name the shapes on the spinner together.
- Hold the spinner for the child.
- Use larger counters.
- Point to matching shapes.
For On-Level Practice:
- Spin, name and cover.
- Play with a partner.
- Count the covered dog houses.
- Play until the mat is full.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Tell how many sides each shape has.
- Play a race with a partner.
- Draw each shape you spin.
- Find the shapes in the room.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Name each shape together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Trace each shape with a finger to feel the sides and corners.
- Use real shape blocks next to the pages.
2D Shape Spin and Cover: Dog House Pet Theme Are Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Pet themes
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
