Hello, my little stars Have you ever looked around and noticed how many shapes are hiding all around you? Your lunch box, your kite, your bangles, even the coins in your piggy bank — they’re all made of shapes! Today, let’s play, discover, and understand the world of shapes. Ready? Let’s go!
What Are Shapes?
Shapes are all around us. Some are flat like your drawing book — we call them 2-D shapes (two-dimensional). Others are thick and can be held from different sides — those are called 3-D shapes (three-dimensional).
2-D Shapes: The Ones You Can Draw on Paper
Triangle
Say hello to the triangle!
It has:
- 3 sides
- 3 corners
Just like a slice of pizza!
Quadrilateral
Now meet the quadrilateral. A big word, but don’t worry — it just means any shape with four sides.
It has:
- 4 sides
- 4 corners
- 2 diagonals (those are lines that connect opposite corners — like drawing an “X” inside a square!)
Let’s Try Some Folding Fun!
Take a square paper. Fold it once to make a triangle. Fold the sides again… and guess what? You can even make a shape like a bird! Isn’t that magical? Paper folding helps us see how shapes can change and move, but still stay shapes!
3-D Shapes: Shapes You Can Hold
Here’s the fun part — the world of solid shapes!
Let’s play with two of them:
- Solid Cylinder: Stack up some coins — one on top of the other. What do you get? A solid cylinder! It has a round shape and stands tall.
- Hollow Cylinder :Now try stacking bangles instead. Since the inside is empty, it becomes a hollow cylinder.
Playing with Tiles
Have you ever seen the beautiful tiles on floors? Some tiles fit perfectly together without any gaps. These are called tiling tiles.
For example:
- Squares and rectangles? Great tilers!
- Circles or stars? They leave gaps
Next time you walk on a tiled floor, take a closer look. You’re walking on patterns made of shapes!
Reading a Map — It’s a Shape Adventure!
Maps are full of signs and lines — and guess what? They’re all shapes too! One day, Niharika and Nishant visited Bagalkot and learned how rivers, railway lines, tourist places and highways are all shown using simple shapes and colours on a map. Maps help us know where we are and where we’re going — just like a treasure hunt!
Drawing with Dots
By joining dots with straight and curved lines, you can create all sorts of pictures — leaves, stars, flowers, and more. This helps us see how shapes make up everything around us, even art!
What Is a Tangram?
Oh, now this is super fun! A tangram is a puzzle made from different flat shapes. When you put them together in the right way, they form animals, birds, houses, and many more things! Tangrams come in 5-piece or 7-piece sets. It’s like building with shapes — and it’s so much fun for your brain too!
FAQs
Q1: What’s the difference between 2-D and 3-D shapes?
A 2-D shape is flat — like a drawing on paper. A 3-D shape is thick and can be held — like a box or a ball.
Q2: How can I remember the sides and corners of shapes?
Easy!
- Triangle: 3 sides, 3 corners
- Quadrilateral: 4 sides, 4 corners, 2 diagonals
You can draw and count them too!
Q3: What’s a diagonal?
It’s a straight line that connects two opposite corners inside a shape. Like a secret shortcut inside a square!
Q4: Why do some tiles leave gaps when placed together?
Because not all shapes fit together without spaces. Tiles that fit with no gaps are called tiling tiles. Others, like circles, leave spaces.
Q5: Why are tangrams good for kids?
Tangrams help you imagine, solve puzzles, and create your own pictures using shapes. It’s a fun way to grow your brain!
Take assessment:
1. Oral Questions (For classroom discussion or informal assessment)
- What shape has 3 sides and 3 corners?
- Can you name a shape that has 4 sides?
- What happens when we stack bangles one on top of the other?
- Is a square a 2-D or 3-D shape?
- What kind of shape do you see in a coin?
2. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- A triangle has how many corners?
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5 - Which of these is a tiling tile?
a) Star b) Circle c) Square d) Heart - What do we get when we stack coins one over the other?
a) Rectangle b) Hollow cylinder c) Solid cylinder d) Sphere - Which of these shapes is not flat?
a) Triangle b) Quadrilateral c) Cylinder d) Square
3. Fill in the Blanks
- A triangle has ___ sides and ___ corners.
- A quadrilateral has ___ diagonals.
- When bangles are placed one above the other, we get a ___ cylinder.
- The shape formed by stacking coins is a ___ cylinder.
A map uses ___ and ___ to show places and paths.
4. Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
| Triangle | 4 sides |
| Quadrilateral | 3 sides |
| Coins | Hollow cylinder |
| Bangles | Solid cylinder |
| Square | Tiling tile |
5. True or False
- A triangle has 4 sides. (False)
- A square has 2 diagonals. (True)
- Tiles with gaps between them are called tiling tiles. (False)
- A map helps us locate places. (True)
- Bangles form a solid cylinder. (False)
6. Label the Diagram
(Use simple pictures of triangle, quadrilateral, solid cylinder, hollow cylinder, map, etc.)
Instructions:
- Circle the corners
- Draw the diagonals
- Label the sides
- Mark which is 2-D or 3-D
7. Sorting Questions
Group these objects as 2-D or 3-D:
- Ball, square, coin, drawing book, water bottle, triangle
- Group these tiles into: Tiling and Non-tiling
- Circle, square, star, triangle, rectangle
8. Short Answer Questions
- What is the difference between a solid and a hollow cylinder?
- What is a tangram used for?
- Why are some tiles called tiling tiles?
- How is a map useful for us?
9. Drawing and Construction Questions
- Draw a triangle using a ruler.
- Join the dots to make a kite shape.
- Create a pattern using only squares and triangles.
- Try making a bird using paper folding.
10. Higher-Order Thinking (HOT) Questions
- What will happen if we try to tile a floor with circles? Why?
- Can a triangle have 2 sides? Why or why not?
- Imagine you are designing your dream house — which shapes will you use for the tiles, walls, and roof? Why?
11. Map Reading Questions
(Use a simple illustrated map similar to textbook)
- Which place is near the river?
- What do the yellow signs show on the map?
- Which place is closer to Badami: Pattadakallu or Ihole?
- What does the blue wavy line mean?