1. Identify and describe shapes. Kindergarten students will be able to look at a building and identify the shapes it consists of, such as circles, rectangles, or squares. 
2. Tell if a shape is two- or three-dimensional. Students may not use these exact phrases, but they should be able to pick up a ball and say it is a “solid” circle while identifying a drawn circle as a “flat” circle. 
3. Correctly name shapes, regardless of orientation or size. Students should be able to tell that the moon is a circle and that a soccer ball is a circle. 
4. Build and draw shapes to make bigger objects/pictures. Kindergartners will be able to use shapes to depict common objects they find in the world. 
5. Use blocks to create bigger shapes. Your child will use blocks in class – and maybe Legos outside of class – to build new and bigger shapes. 

Remember that all students learn at their own pace. If your student struggles with concepts they’re learning in class, try talking to their teacher! You can also use a math app like DoodleMath for fun, stress-free practice. Research shows that playing math games helps students learn and retain information!