This document provides instruction on calculating the perimeter and area of various shapes. It begins by defining perimeter as the distance around the outside of a shape. It then works through examples of finding the perimeter of different shapes by counting and adding the lengths of each side. It introduces area as the amount of space inside a shape. It demonstrates how to calculate the area of rectangles by counting squares and using the formula of length x width. The document also covers calculating the area of irregular and composite shapes by breaking them into regular shapes. Worksheets are included for students to practice these concepts.