Triangles are everywhere! Help a toddler or preschooler learn about triangles through simple, hands-on activities that encourage them to see, identify, create, and talk about this three-sided shape.
Tune: Have You Ever Seen a Lassie?
Have you ever seen a triangle?
A triangle, a triangle
Have you ever seen a triangle?
With three straight sides
Tune: The Addam's Family
Three-- sides (snap, snap)
Three-- points (snap, snap)
A triangle has--, three-- sides, three-- points (snap, snap)
Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It
Put a triangle in the air, in the air
Put a triangle in the air, in the air
Put a triangle in the air
And wave it everywhere
Put a triangle in the air, in the air
Give each child a 2D or 3D triangle to hold while singing.
Tune: Where is Thumbkin?
Where is triangle?
Where is triangle?
Here I am, Here I am
How are you today, sir?
Very well, I thank you
Run away, run away
Give each child two 2D or 3D triangle to hold while singing.
Tune: Camptown Ladies
Here’s a shape that you will know
Triangle, triangle
Here’s a shape that you will know
Triangle is its name
Celebrate the journey to Jesus' birth with the interactive Christmas Advent Workbook! It features a fun tree-building activity and 25 engaging daily guides that explore Jesus' wonderful characteristics through crafts, songs, baking, and games. This delightful resource is perfect for families, churches, and preschools!
Use craft sticks, straws, cut construction paper, pipe cleaners, or blocks to build triangles.
Roll play dough into three long pieces and connect them to make a triangle.
Draw large triangles on the sidewalk with chalk or tape on the floor. Have children walk, hop, or drive toy cars around the triangle.
Combine triangular blocks to create larger triangles.
Arts and crafts of Christmas trees are a fun way to learn about triangles.
Watch a child confidently learn numbers through engaging, hands-on activities in the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum. With a focus on both academics and biblical values, this program nurtures development in every area, all while making learning fun. Click to discover how we can support a child's educational journey!
Part of the Shapes Trilogy by Max Barnett and Jen Klassen, Triangle follows Triangle as he plays a joke on his friend, Square. But Triangle is surprised when Square turns the joke back on him! This book provides an opportunity to discuss playing jokes on friends and recognizing when a joke is no longer funny.
All Shapes Matter by Chakra Sreekanth introduces children to the world of shapes while promoting messages of diversity and inclusion. Through vibrant illustrations and simple storytelling, it shows how every shape has a unique role, encouraging young readers to appreciate differences and work together.
Llama Llama Shapes introduces young readers to shapes with the beloved character Llama Llama. Through simple, engaging illustrations, Llama explores different shapes while visiting the Farmers Market with Mama, making it easy for preschoolers to recognize circles, squares, triangles, and more. Count the shapes and discover how many are on each page.
All Printables Free for Immediate Family Use or with an Active License Only
Triangle Poster Triangle Dotted Line Poster
Triangle and Circle Poster Triangle and Circle Dotted Line Poster
Square and Triangle Poster Square and Triangle Dotted Line Poster
Triangle and Rectangle Poster Triangle and Rectangle Dotted Line Poster
