What is Area?
Area is how much space a shape covers!
Imagine you're painting the floor - the area is how much paint you'd need. We measure area in square units, like little tiles that fit perfectly inside shapes.
Finding Area is Fun!
1️⃣ Count the squares inside the shape
2️⃣ Measure the sides if they're equal
3️⃣ Multiply length × width for rectangles
Let's Explore Area Together!
Example 1: Counting Squares
Click on a shape to see how many squares fit inside it!
Rectangle
Triangle
L-Shape
Example 2: Design Your Dream Room
Choose furniture to place in your room and see how much space it takes up!
Bed (6 squares)
Desk (4 squares)
Chair (1 square)
Bookshelf (2 squares)
Rug (8 squares)
Total area used: 0 squares out of 30
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it real: Measure areas around your home using sticky notes as "square units" - the kitchen table, a book, or their bed.
- Play area games: Use building blocks to create shapes and count how many blocks cover each shape's area.
- Connect to art: When coloring, ask which shapes take up more space on the paper to reinforce area concepts.