In a "Shape Explorers" class, students in first through third grade embark on a hands-on journey to identify, classify, and create with 2D and 3D geometric figures. The curriculum uses interactive adventures like scavenger hunts, "feely bag" guessing games, and movement-based activities to help children recognize shapes in the real world. Students develop a deep understanding of geometric attributes such as sides, vertices, and faces while using STEM-based tools like marshmallows and toothpicks to build complex 3D structures. By the end of the course, young explorers move beyond basic naming to compare shared properties and understand how simple shapes combine to form their everyday surroundings.