Find three
Circles
- A plate or bowlCan you trace the round edge with your finger?
- A clock or wheelWhat moves, spins, or turns?
- A button, lid, or pebbleWhich one is smaller? Which one is bigger?
Talk about it: What else could roll like a circle?
Mimble Moon
Printable play · ages 3–5
Look · name · notice
Shapes Scavenger Hunt
Find familiar shapes together around your home or outdoors. Point, talk, and wonder where the next circle, triangle, or square might be hiding.
No account neededNo special materialsPlay together
A tiny way to begin
Three steps for shared play
Let the child lead when they can. There is no need to find every item or get every name right—the conversation is the activity.
- 01Look together.
Choose one shape and slowly scan the room, garden, sidewalk, or park.
- 02Notice or name it.
Point to what you see. Say the shape name, or ask your child what they notice.
- 03Mark or talk about it.
Circle a find on this page, count its sides, or share what it reminds you of.
Now go exploring
Can you find these shapes?
Use your finger to point, your voice to name, or a pencil to mark each discovery.
Find three
Triangles
- A roof or pennantHow many pointy corners can you see?
- A sign or sandwichCan you make a triangle shape with your hands?
- A leaf or path markerWhich way is the point facing?
Talk about it: Where could you find another shape with three sides?
Find three
Squares
- A window or tileCan you count its four equal sides?
- A book or cushionIs it a square, or is it longer one way?
- A paving stone or board gameCan you find a corner that looks like a little L?
Talk about it: What could you put inside a square?
Before you finish