What Are Quadrilaterals?
Quadrilaterals are shapes with four sides and four angles.
Just like detectives classify clues, we can classify quadrilaterals based on their special properties. Some have equal sides, some have right angles, and some have parallel sides. Let's explore!
How to Classify Quadrilaterals
1️⃣ Count the sides - All quadrilaterals have exactly 4 sides
2️⃣ Check the angles - Are they right angles (like a square corner)?
3️⃣ Look for parallel sides - Parallel sides never meet, like train tracks
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Shape Detective
Click on all the quadrilaterals below:
Example 2: Quadrilateral Quiz
A shape has two pairs of parallel sides, all sides equal length, but no right angles. What is it?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Shape scavenger hunt: Look for quadrilaterals around your home - doors (rectangles), floor tiles (squares), and more!
- Play dough shapes: Create different quadrilaterals with play dough and discuss their properties together.
- Real-world connections: Point out how different quadrilaterals are used in buildings, signs, and packaging.