Scholastic Learning Express: Shapes and Patterns: Grades K-1

Recognizing shapes is the basic foundation of geometry skills. Being able to draw shapes helps children develop fine motor skills and also learn the basic strokes used in letter formation. Recognizing and creating patterns is a key math skill. Exploring patterns gives children lots of practice with visual discrimination and with colors and shapes.
Topics covered:
• Identifying shapes
• Understanding patterns
• Problem solving