Shape IdentificationBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated May 16, 2024 Children need to first learn about three-dimensional objects and then once the student has an understanding of 3D objects, they can begin to transfer the skill to two-dimensional objects. All students will need this understanding, but it is imperative for future braille readers to have this foundational understanding in order to prepare them for identifying tactual graphics which is more abstract.
The Shape of ItProvide many opportunities for the student to locate and explore shapes in play as well as in the environment. Encourage the student to search for and compare similarities and differences in shapes. As the student touches the shape, verbally label the shape for the student. Assist the student in tracing around the perimeter of the shape, pointing out the smooth edges or corners and sides. Identify what shapes the objects from the unit are like. Are objects similar in shape to circles, squares, triangles, cubes, rectangular prisms, cones, cylinders, or spheres? Provide models for comparison. Challenge the student to group objects by different attributes. Alternatively, encourage the student to create shapes using a collection of unit related objects.
More Suggestions for Instruction:
Once the student is able to identify 3D shapes, create 2D representations of the shape and encourage the student to match the 3D shape to the 2D shape as well as the 2D shape to a matching 2D shape. Suggested Materials![]() Picture Maker Geometric Textured Shapes, available from APH provides Velcro backed 2D shapes. This is a great transitional and versatile tool to use moving from 3D shapes toward tactual graphics.
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