Materials: A list of shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle, heart, star, oval, octagon, hexagon, and diamond).
STEP 1
Tell your child that you are going to go on a shape hunt today. You will have a list of shapes you want to find throughout the day. You can focus on a few different shapes or all of the shapes on your list.
STEP 2
Begin by searching for shapes in your home. Can you find shapes where your child plays? Encourage your child to show you the shape and practice saying its name.
STEP 3
Now, look outside for shapes. Can you find shapes like the ones you found inside? Are there different shapes outside? Make a list of the different shapes you saw today and look for them in the future.
MAKE IT EASIER:
Focus on just one or two simple shapes like a circle and square. Have your child practice pointing to the shape and tracing it with their fingers. They can also practice saying the shape names.
EXTEND THE LEARNING:
Have a shape race! Tell your child you want them to find a certain number of shapes (three triangles) or a list of shapes (triangle, square, circle) in a set amount of time. Can they beat the timer?