Study Guide — K.G.A.1
Shapes and position words
Name shapes and where things are — above, below, beside, behind.
What this standard means
- Name circles, squares, triangles, rectangles in the environment
- Use position words: above, below, beside, in front, behind
- Describe an object’s shape and location
- Follow directions using position vocabulary
_See printable PDF for diagram._
How to use the 20 practice sets
| Sets | When to use | | --- | --- | | 1–5 | Intro — explore together, short written items | | 6–10 | Core skills — diagrams and written practice | | 11–15 | Mixed review — explain thinking | | 16–20 | Stretch — word problems and mastery tasks |
Pacing: 10–15 minutes per session.
How to practice
1. Shape hunt in the kitchen 2. Place a toy above/below a chair 3. Draw a scene and label positions
_See printable PDF for diagram._
Common mistakes
- Calling any 4-sided shape a square
- Confusing beside and behind
- Only using color to describe objects
Review and practice tests
1. Start Review 1/10 when sets 1–3 feel comfortable. 2. Move up one review level with little help. 3. Use Practice Test 4/10–6/10 for mid-standard checks. 4. Practice Test 10/10 is the mastery bar for K.G.A.1.
- [ ] Names common shapes in environment
- [ ] Uses position words correctly
- [ ] Gives and follows spatial directions
Materials for this standard
- Practice Problems — 20 printable sets
- Review — 10 difficulty levels
- Practice Test — 10 difficulty levels
- Answer key — for parents and tutors