To parents and Adults at home, Our class is starting a mathematics unit on geometry this Monday. Geometric shapes are in the world all around us, and mathematics can help your child recognize important features of geometry. Recognizing geometric features and understanding geometric form are key steps in developing a higher level of mathematical thinking. In this unit, your child will: ·        Build, represent, and describe geometric objects and shapes ·        Identify and sort quadrilaterals (that is, shapes with 4 sides)   Geometric shapes and objects can be found outside the classroom. Encourage your child to look for geometric shapes and objects around the home and neighbourhood, and talk about them. Here are some suggestions for activities that you can do at home: ·        Look for geometric shapes in buildings and street signs. For example, a stop sign has the shape of an octagon, and a yield sign has the shape of a triangle. ·        Find objects around the house that have different shapes. For example, a tissue box or a cereal box has the shape of a rectangular prism. Ask your child to tell you the differences between the objects.   Thank-you so much for your support.   Mike Sonier