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Here are 15 super fun and creative ways for young kids to learn all about shapes. How about using an abacus, looking in nature or making a page for a quiet book?
Today’s post is by Georgina Bomer of Craftulate!
15 Ways to Learn Shapes
Grab an Abacus! – As well as being great for maths practice, this classic toy is also great for working on shape recognition with younger kids.
Busy Bag Learning – This busy bag idea comes with a free printable and is great for working on colors and numbers too.
Look in Nature! – There are shapes all over the place in the natural world – so get outside and go on a shape scavenger hunt.
Shape Puzzle for Train Lovers – There are loads of ways to play with this puzzle – just download the template and cut the pieces from craft foam. They stick to the sides of the bath and you could also add magnets.
Go Big – Tape out giant shapes on the floor and send the kids off looking for items that match the shapes.
Quiet Book Page – Quiet books are a great tool for learning! This tutorial demonstrates how to make a learning shapes page – no sewing required!
Break out the Play Dough – Use shape cookie cutters with play dough for some imaginative learning.
Matching Blocks – This activity needs a bit of preparation – but any size or shape blocks can be used for this fun matching puzzle.
Cutting Practice – Combine learning shapes with some cutting practice with this simple idea!
Get Moving! – Incorporate some gross motor fun into this energetic game of Shape Hopscotch!
Pizza Time – Let kids have fun with their food with this pizza craft made from different shapes.
Sandpaper and Felt – This matching game has a great textural element too! The felt shapes will “stick” to the sandpaper!
Let there be Light – If you have a light table then this is a great way to engage your children in learning shapes.
3D Shape Sorter – Make your own shape sorter to use with foam shapes. Great for fine motor practice too.
Mice and Dice – This shape game uses customized dice and is based on the book Mouse Shapes.
Today’s post is by Georgina Bomer of Craftulate, which features a wide range of art, crafts and activities for young children. To get more creative ideas follow Craftulate on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or YouTube!
Monika says
Wow nice article! good site!!!!!
Jennifer Altman says
This are some great ideas! This would be a good post to link up to Workbox Wednesday, if you care to link up! I’m featuring you at this weeks Share it Saturday! Thanks for linking up!
Raquel says
Great ideas for the little ones! Stopping by from SITS Sharefest. Happy New Year!
Lathane Kedibone says
Very nice ideas. I am definitely going to use them in my class. I teach grade R nd would love to have more ideas to make my lessons fun and exciting for my learners.
Nicolette Roux says
awesome! Did you sign up for my newsletter?
Debbie @ Bible Fun For Kids says
Thank you for sharing the list of shape learning! Pinned it to come back to! I love the train!