Identify two‑dimensional shapes including circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, and special rectangles.
Teachers can use K.6A to sequence instruction on Identify 2D shapes and monitor progress toward mastery.
TEKS K.6A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Identify 2D shapes in future grades.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to K.6A.
Standard K.6A describes the essential skills and understandings for Identify 2D shapes in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Identify 2D shapes, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to K.6A.
