Learning shapes can be part of every day with toddlers and preschoolers. There are so many playful opportunities to expose young children to shapes during centers time, circle time, while singing songs, even while playing outdoors. Ditch the flashcards and workbooks and try one of these fun and engaging activities. They are sure to build toddler and preschool shape recognition skills!
Art
Shapes Art Using Toys Circle Art Recycled Shapes Process Art (Mosswood Connections)
Sensory
The Shapes of Things Sensory Bin Shape Sorting Sensory Bin (Stir the Wonder)
Math
Exploring Geometric Shapes Math Activity (Little Bins for Little Hands) Felt Shape Sorting (My Bored Toddler)
Literacy
Name Shape Spelling with the book Mouse Shapes (Growing Book by Book)
Science
DIY Shape Bubble Wands (NurtureStore) Shape Slime (Pocket of Preschool)
Fine Motor
Sticky Shape Wall (Busy Toddler) Paper Plate Shapes (Laughing Kids Learn) Shape Sorting Tray (Mess for Less) Touch and Feel Shapes (Teach Me Mommy)
Large Motor
Circle Hunt Colors and Shapes Gross Motor Hop (Sara J Creations) Finding Shapes at the Playground (Buggy and Buddy)
Playdough
Triangle Shapes Activity with Buttons 2D Shape Activity (Laughing Kids Learn)
STEM
Building Shapes with Marshmallows and Toothpicks (Homeschool Preschool) Shaving Cream Blocks (Busy Toddler)
Circle Time
Sorting and Matching Shapes Activity
Music & Movement
20 Shape Rhymes, Action Songs & Finger Plays (Childhood 101)
Classroom Theme
Setting Up the Classroom for Shapes and Colors Here is my Privacy Policy
