Shapes Level 3-5

Shapes are everywhere - and this book helps young learners to recognise and name them in the world around them. Shapes encourages children to observe and describe everyday objects based on the shapes they see, such as circles, squares, and triangles. The repetitive structure œWhat shape can you see? I can see a... supports language development and sentence structure while building reading confidence. This book provides a strong link to early mathematics concepts, fostering shape recognition and spatial awareness. The inclusion of consonant blends and simple punctuation introduces key literacy concepts in an accessible format. With high-frequency and content words woven into meaningful text, Shapes makes abstract concepts tangible and fun for early readers.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds early geometry skills through identification of 2D shapes.
• Reinforces sentence structure and oral language patterns.
• Develops phonics awareness with blends such as œsh, œsq, and œtr.
• Encourages comprehension by connecting words with real-world images.

Classroom Ideas:

• Go on a shape hunt around the classroom or school grounds.
• Create a shape collage using coloured paper and label each shape.
• Pair with a maths lesson focused on naming and describing shapes.
• Use modelling clay or blocks to build objects using different shapes.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 4-6
• Book size: 210mm x 200mm
• Safety: Classroom-safe materials; no loose components or small parts.