

The hierarchy here would not fit, although we can think that the superiors are squares because they must be the most controlling, the soldiers are triangles because they are aware of the participants and the workers are circles because they are in charge of logistics.


The square is synonymous with solidity, the basis of control applied”. The circle symbolizes serenity and perfection, the source of unlimited techniques. The triangle represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical posture. “The body must be triangular, the mind circular. As Yukitaka Yamamoto argues in the book Kami no Michi, the three figures symbolize the meaning and guidance of the destiny of human life. Not Yet Ready - Child can sometimes identify one or two shapes, but performance is inconsistent.And one more explanation in relation to the existence of the human being.In Process - Child can identify at least two of the shapes.Proficient - Child can identify circles, squares, triangles, and rectangless and can name the number of sides and corners.Some children may enjoy tracing around shapes with color crayons to make their designs.Invite children to make shape designs by gluing down shapes of different sizes and colors.Provide different sizes and colors of paper shapes at a center."What is comparing?" (See how the shapes are alike and different.) Ask comprehension questions such as, "How are the triangle and rectangle the same?" (Both have sides and corners.) "How are the triangle and rectangle different?" (Rectangle has 4 sides and corners triangle has only 3.) After all children have had a turn, tell them that they have been comparing shapes.Encourage applause after each correct response. Invite children to take turns putting their hand in, selecting, describing, and naming a shape.For example, "I feel a shape that has three sides. Model putting your hand in the bag, selecting one shape, and describing it. Put all of the shapes back into the bag.I have three sides and triangle is my name! (Arms up, fingers touch to form a triangle) I am a rectangle, two short sides are the same.(Two fingers on one hand up) I am a square, four sides are the same.(Four fingers up) Have them look for circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles in this and other books.

Help children notice that the cloud shapes in the book are NOT circles, squares, rectangles, or triangles. Plastic or cardboard circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles placed in a bag Literature Suggestion
