Let’s solve this step by step.
We are making a “Shapes House” using cut-out shapes and gluing them onto a small flat box (6" long and 3.5" wide). The instructions tell us exactly which shapes to use for each part of the house:
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Roof: 2 triangles → We see two red triangles in the image.
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Windows: 4 squares → We see four yellow squares (two on top right, two in the middle row).
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Doors: 2 rectangles → We see two green rectangles (one on left, one on right).
So, we just need to count how many of each shape we have — and match them to what’s needed.
✔ Roof: 2 triangles → ✔️ matches
✔ Windows: 4 squares → ✔️ matches
✔ Doors: 2 rectangles → ✔️ matches
Everything is there! No extra shapes, no missing ones.
Now, if the question is asking: *“How many total shapes do you need to cut out?”* — then we add them up:
2 (triangles) + 4 (squares) + 2 (rectangles) =
8 shapes
But wait — let’s double-check the image again to make sure we’re not missing anything or counting wrong.
Looking at the image:
- Top right: 2 yellow squares
- Middle row: 2 yellow squares → that’s 4 squares total
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- Left and right sides: 2 green rectangles
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- Top and bottom center: 2 red triangles
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Yes — 8 shapes total.
If the homework question is simply “How many shapes do you need to cut out to make the house?”, then the answer is 8.
Final Answer:
8
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of house shape for kindergarten.
