Geometric Shapes Nomenclature Cards (Cursive)
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Sixteen geometric shapes in flowing cursive—circle, hexagon, quatrefoil, deltoid. Children ages 4-7 match shape pictures to cursive labels, building both geometry vocabulary and cursive reading fluency through these three-part nomenclature cards.
📦 What's Included
- 16 three-part card sets (48 cards total: picture card, label card, control card)
- 8 pages total
- Shapes included: Circle, square, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, octagon, pentagon, semicircle, rhombus, crescent, trapezoid, quatrefoil, parallelogram, deltoid, oval, pentagram
- Cursive font labels for handwriting preparation
- Three-part card format for independent matching
💡 Learning Benefits
- Build geometric shape vocabulary with proper terminology
- Develop cursive reading recognition before formal writing
- Practice visual discrimination between similar shapes
- Strengthen independent matching and self-checking skills
- Prepare for cursive handwriting through print exposure
- Learn advanced shape names (quatrefoil, deltoid, parallelogram)
🎯 How to Use
- Print on cardstock and laminate all three card types
- Cut cards carefully, keeping each shape set together
- Introduce basic shapes first using three-period lesson
- Children match cursive label cards to picture cards independently
- Use control cards for self-checking without teacher help
- Add advanced shapes (quatrefoil, deltoid) as confidence grows
✍️ Why Cursive Nomenclature Cards Matter
Montessori introduces cursive early because connected letters flow more naturally for young writers than print. These cursive nomenclature cards expose children to flowing handwriting through reading—not yet writing—so they recognize cursive letters before formal handwriting lessons begin. Use the print version first if your students are new to cursive. Once they're comfortable reading shape names in standard print, introduce this cursive set to build fluency with connected letters. The three-part card format remains the same; only the label font changes.
🔷 ALSO AVAILABLE
- Geometric Shapes Nomenclature Cards - Print Version - Same cards with standard print labels
- 3D Shapes Nomenclature Cards - Geometric solids vocabulary
🌱 EXPLORE MORE
- Shapes Collection - All geometry materials
- Nomenclature Cards Collection - Complete three-part card library