Making Shapes


Book Description

A visual lesson in the beauty of geometry and the complexity of simple-looking paper arts from two eminent paper engineers Shapes are central to art and in this book, James and Francesca Diaz have created seven shapes in three dimensions, and four others as flat image. The big graphic shapes are instructive and fascinating for everyone--from children to art students and collectors of pop-ups.




Watch This!


Book Description

Discover the joy of learning shapes through playful movement and vibrant photography. Watch This! transforms learning into a vibrant adventure. Can you make a circle with your arms? Or a triangle with your fingers? Work together to make a rectangle or even a pyramid. This captivating board book blends education with fun, promoting kinetic learning where children use their bodies to explore and understand different shapes. It's a method that not only fosters physical activity but also helps develop essential gross motor skills. By moving and positioning their bodies to create shapes, kids gain a better grasp of spatial relationships, geometric concepts, size, and patterns, all crucial for early math skills and foundational for future learning. Combining playful activities with significant educational benefits, this board book is perfect for fostering early learning and physical activity in young children. Bold and Playful: Celebrates movement, energy, pattern, color, and shape, tailored especially for the youngest readers. Engaging Photography: A group of children twist, bend, and stretch to create various shapes, photographed against vibrant backgrounds. Hands-On Learning: Encourages children to explore shapes using their bodies, fostering creativity and physical activity. Perfect for Little Hands: Durable and sturdy, ideal for toddlers and young children. Ideal for Families with young children who enjoy interactive and educational play. Parents and educators looking to support early learning and motor skill development. Classrooms and daycare centers seeking fun, collaborative group activities. "In this inviting concept book, children use their bodies to make different shapes. Eye-catching photographs showcase gross motor skills in action. A kinetic celebration of body and mind." - School Library Journal




Making Shapes with Monkey


Book Description

Monkey uses shapes to make things for his friends, including a birdhouse, kite, and flower.




People Shapes


Book Description

Children see that people come in many different shapes, and then are asked to pick which shape they are.




Making Shapes


Book Description

This book is about how to identify circles, triangles, and rectangles in everyday items.




Mouse Shapes


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Three mice make a variety of things out of different shapes as they hide from a scary cat.




Making Shapes


Book Description

Simple text and photographs show how common shapes can be put together to create new and different ones.




Circles, Stars, and Squares


Book Description

Diamonds, cubes, rings, and cylinders—shapes are all around us. How many shapes can you find pictured in this book?




Make Shapes 1


Book Description

One of Tarquin's all time bestsellers Children love making these beautiful shapes which are such fun to decorate. Each model is printed on crisp white paper ready to cut out and glue together. There are at least 12 hours of enjoyment in each book and the finished models make a fine collection. There are plenty of suggestions and ideas for colouring and decoration. A fantastic way to introduce 3D geometry to children - at home or in class. Makes an excellent gift or prize The sister book, Make Shapes 2 contains slightly more complex models.




Making Shapes


Book Description

'Making Shapes' is a very first introduction to shapes. Each shape has an indented shape within it for children to follow with their fingers - a fundamental feature of Montessori teaching.