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What Shape Am I?

Tactile book of shapes for students who are blind or visually impaired.

I made this book for an art class that I am currently taking. I am an elementary education EC-6 major. I envision that this book could be used with children who are blind or visually impaired, as well as those who are sighted.

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Title page with text

Spine of the

Shape: Circle

“I have no sides. I have no vertices. I am the shape of a cookie. What shape am I?”

I have no sides. I have no vertices. I am the shape of a cookie. What shape am I?circles sizes and object: small, medium, large circle, and a round purple paper plate.

Shape: Triangle

“I have three sides. I have three vertices. I am the shape of a a slice of pizza. What shape am I?”

I have three sides. I have vertices. I am the shape of a slice of pizza. What shape am i?triange sizes in small, medium, and large. and a party hat

Shape: Rectangle

“I have four sides. I have four vertices. I am the shape of a stamp. What shape am I?”

I have four sides. I have four vertices. My edges are all the same length. I am the shape of a stamp.Small, medium, large squares and a red napkin

Shape: Rectangle

“I have four sides. I have four vertices. I am the shape of a cell phone. What shape am I?”

I have four sides. I have for vertices. I have two pairs of equal sides. I am the shape of a cell phone. What shape am I?small, medium, and large orange rectangles. hershey candy bar

Shape: Star

“I have ten sides. I have ten vertices. I light up the sky at night. What shape am I?”

I have ten sides. I have five vertices. I light up the sky at night. What shape am I?Yellow small, medium, and large stars. and a gold magic wand

Combined Shapes

Star, house, and a tractor.

yellow star, a blue triangle & red rectangle to form a house, red square & orange rectangle & 2 green circles to form a tractor

tactile book collage


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