Teaching Shapes

Teaching children shapes can start early and expand as the child grows older. Always look for ways to point out the shape of an object and soon they will catch on. Don't make it harder than it is! Everyday life takes on lots of shapes!

Teaching Shapes - Resources for Teachers and Parents

Below are some great resources for parents when teaching shapes:

A Kids Heart - Resources for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten about teaching shapes. Games and coloring pages.

PreschoolEducation.com - Arts and Crafts for Teaching Shapes.

PreschoolColoringBook.com - Free Coloring Pages of shapes.

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Shapes and Colors Posters

Decorate to Educate! Posters are a great learning tool when teaching shapes and colors. Posters come in a variety of sizes and are very inexpensive. They are great for decorating a classroom or child's room. Kids learn a lot from looking at pictures! Shapes and Colors Posters

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Recommended Books:

Shapes Sound Puzzle By Melissa & Doug / Lights, Camera Interaction Realistic sounds are played when the puzzle pieces are properly placed on the board. It's a fun and unique way to reinforce cause-and-effect, early vocabulary and matching skills. Ages 2 and up. Meaures 9" x 12"; requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).

Shapes Up By Educational Insights Inc. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-SMALL PARTS. NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER THREE (3) YEARS. Exciting fast-paced game of colors and shapes! For 2-4 players. Ages 7 and up. Shapes Up is an exciting, fast-paced game of colors, shapes, and strategy. Players fit shapes together to cover their board and form a multicolored square. Roll the die and choose the shape it tells you. Think carefully, but think fast! Make your move before the timere runs out. Keep the die rolling or miss a turn... and add to the chaos, when players roll a hand symbol they take a piece from another player's board! But don't lose your nerve-you'll get your chance to "steal" some pieces, too! Fill your board first, yell "Shapes Up" and win!

Choo Choo, Crepe Rubber Puzzle By Lauri Original Lauri Crepe Rubber presents vital developmental tools in bright, soft, washable puzzles that won't warp, crease or tear. Kids feel special achievement when each piece fits snugly, and this puzzle will entertain and challenge for years. Includes 8 1/4" x 11 1/2" puzzle, assembly pattern, and plastic storage tray. And, Lauri replaces lost pieces! Recommended for ages 3 to 6.Please note: The attractive color combinations of Lauri puzzles may vary from those shown.

Colors, Shapes, Patterns, Pocket Chart Book By Homeschool / Learning Resources Inc Make math concepts a breeze with the creative teaching ideas in this line of pocket chart books. Each book comes complete with blackline masters, and ready-to-use, full-color pocket chart cards. For use with the Standard Pocket Chart (#7352206). Each book includes: 100+ colorful cards with letters, words, or pictures Built-in folder to hold perforated blackline master pages 32 pages of teaching notes, activity pages, and cards Handy velcro-close pocket for storing perforated cards Grades Pre K+.

Shapes Gameboard Practice, Ages 3 and Up By Practice & Learnright This 11 x 17 inch Shapes gameboard includes instructions for playing the game, playing cards and game markers. For 1-4 Players ages 3 and up.

Colors & Shapes Theme-A-Saurus By School Specialty Publishing

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