Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban encourages young readers to explore and recognize shapes in the world around them. With vibrant photographs of everyday scenes, the book helps children identify circles, squares, triangles, and more in familiar settings. It fosters observation skills, curiosity, and an appreciation for geometry, making shape recognition both fun and practical.

Integrated into our literature-based homeschool curriculum, Shapes, Shapes, Shapes serves as a springboard for various educational activities. Here are several ways we utilize this book:

• Shape Scavenger Hunt: Engaging children in a scavenger hunt to find and photograph shapes in their environment mirrors the exploratory essence of the book.
• Art Projects: Inspired by Hoban's photography, children create their own shape-based artwork, using cut-outs to replicate the shapes they observe around them. 
• Geometry Journals: As part of their daily learning, children maintain geometry journals, documenting shapes found in their surroundings.
• Mathematical Discussions: Students will partake in family or group discussion about shapes found in the book and in their real-world applications. These conversations can explore topics such as symmetry, patterns, and how shapes fit together.