Mathematics·Geometry·procedural
Combining Simple Shapes
Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes (e.g. two triangles make a rectangle)
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is exploring shapes and space — recognising circles, triangles, and squares, building with 3D shapes like cubes and spheres, and describing where things are using words like above, below, and beside.
Evidence of understanding
- Join two triangles to make a rectangle or larger triangle
- Use pattern blocks to fill a hexagon outline
- Create a picture or design by combining basic shapes
Assessment prompt
Can Combining Simple Shapes fit smaller shapes together to make bigger ones — like combining two triangles to make a rectangle?
Standards alignment
K.G.6US · ccss-math
Compose Simple Shapes
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K