SHAPES SHAPES ALL OVER THE PLACE
#3 in Dominie Readers Series
illustrations by
What’s inside...
Supports phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. Builds fluency and vocabulary. Develops text comprehension skills. Book by Gill, Janie Spaht.
Discussion points
What is your favorite shape in the book, and why do you like it?
Can you find objects in our house that match any of the shapes in the book?
How do you think the circle feels being so round and smooth? What about the square with its four equal sides?
If you were to create a new shape, what would it look like and what would you call it?
How do shapes help us in everyday life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and curious tone to invite your child to explore the shapes in the book.
Show genuine interest in their responses, and ask follow-up questions to delve deeper into their thoughts.
Relate shapes from the book to real-life objects to help your child make connections between the book and the world around them.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite shapes and create a mini-book of shapes.
Praise your child’s observations and encourage them to express their thoughts creatively.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Identifying shapes
Explanation: The book uses vibrant illustrations and engaging text to introduce children to various shapes found in everyday objects.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by identifying shapes in their surroundings, enhancing their observational skills and reinforcing their understanding of geometry.
Example Lesson: Categorization
Explanation: As the story progresses, children are encouraged to group objects based on their shapes, which teaches them how to categorize.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children organize their thoughts and items, both at school in activities like sorting and at home when tidying up.
Example Lesson: Following instructions
Explanation: The interactive nature of the book asks children to find and point out shapes, which requires them to carefully listen and follow instructions.
Real-World Application: Enhancing their ability to follow directions will aid children in classroom settings and in everyday tasks that require attentiveness.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The book prompts children to think about how various shapes form parts of bigger pictures and encourages them to imagine other objects that fit these shapes.
Real-World Application: This nurtures creativity and lateral thinking as children learn to see the world in a more imaginative and interconnected way.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Identifying and categorizing shapes can also be seen as a problem-solving activity, where children analyze and decide how objects are similar or different.
Real-World Application: This lesson is beneficial in developing critical thinking skills, which are crucial in academic subjects and real-life situations requiring analysis and decision-making.