Geometry & Spatial Reasoning IEP goals for preschool (ages 3 to 5)
8 of the geometry & spatial reasoning templates in the library are written for preschool (ages 3 to 5). Each opens in the builder, where the grade band is a starting point and the baseline comes from your own assessment.
8 templates · 1 skill · Pre-K · How we write and review goals
Goals by skill
Numbers are illustrative; set targets from the student's own baseline.
Match identical shapes
Matching shapes
By the annual IEP review date, given a shape card and a choice of 3 shape cards, one of which is identical, the student will place the shape card on the identical shape independently in at least 8 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Point to and name basic two-dimensional shapes
Identifying basic 2D shapes
By the annual IEP review date, given a field of 4 shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and the name of one shape, the student will point to the named shape independently with at least 90% accuracy on shape identifications, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Find shapes in real objects and the environment
Shapes in the environment
By the annual IEP review date, given a set of 10 real objects or photographs such as a ball, a can, a book and a stop sign, and the question "what shape is it?", the student will name the shape of each object independently in at least 8 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Sort shapes by one attribute and then another
Sorting shapes by attribute
By the annual IEP review date, given a set of 12 shapes that vary in shape, color and size and the direction to sort by a stated attribute, the student will sort every shape into the correct group for the stated attribute independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Draw basic shapes from a model or by name
Drawing shapes
By the annual IEP review date, given a model of a circle, square, triangle or rectangle and paper, the student will draw a shape that has the correct number of sides and closed corners independently with at least 85% accuracy on drawn shapes, on 3 of 4 consecutive probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly.
Follow and use positional words such as above, below and next to
Positional and spatial words
By the annual IEP review date, given an object and a direction with a positional word (in, on, under, above, below, next to, in front of, behind, between), the student will place the object in the stated position independently in at least 8 of 10 opportunities, across 3 consecutive data collection sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected twice weekly.
Preschool geometry & spatial reasoning goals are measured inside daily routines rather than with worksheets, and the criteria are small: a few opportunities a day, a handful of steps, short periods of time. Conditions name the routine (circle, centers, snack) so any adult in the room can take the data.
Matching data sheets
Each goal above links to the blank sheet built for its measure. These are the sheets this set of goals uses:
Frequently asked questions
What do geometry & spatial reasoning goals look like for preschool?
They describe a readiness or developmental skill performed during a classroom routine, with a criterion in opportunities or steps. The support level is written in, since most preschool goals start with prompting and fade it.
How often should preschool goals be measured?
A few opportunities on most days, recorded on a trial or task-analysis sheet. Short, frequent samples match how young children show skills.
Does a preschool IEP need the same parts as a school-age IEP?
Yes. Measurable annual goals, present levels, and progress reporting are required at every age under 34 CFR 300.320. Preschool IEPs may also address participation in appropriate activities rather than the general curriculum.
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