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What you need

•  One copy of the preferred page.

•  Scissors, a split pin or brad and pencils if using the black
and white version.

What to do

1.  Color the pictures if using black and white.

2.  Cut carefully around all three circles.
3.  Place them on top of one another, largest circle at the
bottom, smallest on top.
4.  Line up the center circles and push a split pin or brad
through to hold them together.

How to use

•  Turn the three ‘wheels’ to find the correct match.

•  Since all the shapes start with a different letter even early readers can look for the first sound rather than having
to read the whole word (note: square and circle start with the same sound although they’re different letters).
•  The inner wheel is to choose the number of sides or vertices (corners).
•  Pairs: One child can choose a picture, word or number - then another child matches the rest of the wheel
•  Please note: Mathematically a circle has no sides but it can be a difficult concept for young children. The easiest
way is to say that to be a side it must be straight. Therefore it has one line, but not one side.

I have included: a version with the option of one in case you wish to teach that a circle has one line, if you’re worried
about confusing your little one.

CREDITS
If you would like to look at my Geometry for Kinders unit you can find it here.

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1.  Cut out the three circles carefully 4.  Line up the 3 black circles and push a
2.  Place them on top of each other, split pin or brad through to attach them
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1.  Cut out the three circles carefully 4.  Line up the 3 black circles and push a
2.  Place them on top of each other, split pin or brad through to attach them
largest below, smallest on top together Liz’s Early Learning Spot
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2D SHAPES
1.  Cut out the three circles carefully
2.  Place them on top of each other,
largest below, smallest on top
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CAUTION: Don’t use this
template unless you’re sure
you want a circle to have
one line/side.
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4.  Line up the 3 black circles and push a
split pin or brad through to attach them
together Liz’s Early Learning Spot
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2D SHAPES
1.  Cut out the three circles carefully
2.  Place them on top of each other,
largest below, smallest on top
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4
CAUTION: Don’t use this
template unless you’re sure
you want a circle to have
one line/side.
1
4.  Line up the 3 black circles and push a
split pin or brad through to attach them
together Liz’s Early Learning Spot