FLASHCARD · SHAPES & PATTERNS · AGES 3–4 YEARS
Oval Flashcard for Preschoolers
The oval is a circle that has been gently stretched — egg-shaped, balloon-shaped, relaxed. It often arrives hand-in-hand with the circle in a child’s mind, as the shape that is “almost round but not quite”.
What this shape card does
Covers the in-between shape — nearly round, slightly stretchy, hard to pin down.
Shape hunt
Scan the bathroom shelf for ovals; soap bars and sponges qualify.
What kids learn from it
Seeing how one small change makes a brand-new shape.
How to print it
Print it beside the circle card so the two can argue.
Tip for today
Ask which shape would make a better wheel — expect strong opinions.
Teach it, step by step
Want the full walkthrough? Open the Oval lesson on the Learning Path.
From the Shapes & Patterns for 3 Year Olds class on the Learning Path.
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