1.Shape Sorting 

For this activity, you can provide a variety of objects or flashcards with different shapes. This can include blocks, stacking toys, small buttons (depending on their age) or even felt die-cut shapes

Have the kids sort them into groups based on the shapes. You can name the shapes while they are playing.

2. Shape-hunt 

Go on a shape scavenge hunt around the house or outdoors. You can ask them to find different shapes in their environment.

This can be a fun and adventurous activity for children, especially if it’s outdoors.

Things you can try,

Circle : Sun, moon, many fruits (apple, orange…)
Square/Rectangle : Windows, doors, blocks, books
Triangle : Mountain peaks, beak of a bird
Oval : Eggs, fruits like grapes or olives

3. Shapes With Popsicle Sticks

Arrange popsicle sticks to make different shapes. Colourful sticks make them more engaged in this activity.

When you begin this activity, you can help them to arrange the sticks. Then children can copy the same shape.

It would be hard to make shapes like circles with popsicle sticks. You can use other craft materials like cords.

4. Shapes with Playdough

Roll out playdough and use cookie cutters of various shapes to cut out the shapes. Or kids can mould the shapes with their hands.

Either way, this can be used to learn most of the 2D and 3D shapes.

5. Shape songs and rhymes

Children can have fun learning about shapes by singing songs and nursery rhymes.

The catchy tunes, playful lyrics, and repetitive lines make it easy for them to recognise shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.

Shapes, shapes, everywhere we see,
Let’s learn them all, you and me.
From the stars up in the sky,
To the ground where we walk by.

• “Shapes Song” by Little Baby Bum
• “The Shapes Song” by KidsTV123
• “Shape Song” by Super Simple Songs
• “Shapes Song 2” by ABCmouse.com

6. Books about Shapes

Here are a few recommendations,

The Shape of Things by Dayle Ann Dodds

This is a great picture book that explores shapes through various scenarios and real world objects.

Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Thong

Children can learn about all the basic shapes and how to match the shapes with real life objects (mostly in Asian culture). Written in a lyrical way, kids will love it.

“Triangle” by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

This humorous picture book tells the story of Triangle, who plays a sneaky trick on his friend Square, teaching about shapes and friendship.

7. Art and Craft with Shapes

Create crafts using shapes, such as cutting out shapes from coloured paper and making a collage.

Here is a shape artwork you can try at home.

You can even make stamps with different shapes and use paint/ink to make patterns.

Another fun way to use shapes in your crafts is to create 3D sculptures. You can cut out shapes from different materials such as cardboard or foam, and then stack and glue them together to make unique and colourful sculptures.