Shapes Learning for Toddlers

Shapes learning should be one of the earliest learning activities for toddlers. Teaching toddler about shapes can be a lot of fun.

Shapes Teaching

(a) Triangles
Tell him that triangles have three sides. Go around the house and look for three-sided objects. You can cut out triangles from hard cardboard paper and have your child paste them in a collage.

(b) Rectangles and Squares
Tell your child that a rectangle and a square are four-sided shapes. Cut our paper rectangles using recycle paper. Show your child how to fold them into two and show him hoe to turn the rectangle into a square.

(c) Circles
Show your child how to use a can or a cylindrical glass bottle to trace out a circle. He can then point out the circular things around the house.

Other shapes include the Ovals and Hexagons.

Shape Learning Fun

Materials Needed
Use the shape pattern above and cut out all 10 pieces. It is advisable to use hard cardboard.

Objectives
To help children understand different shapes.
To help children learn to use shapes in their designs.

How to Play and Teach the Toddler
1. Show your child how you design various shapes with the pieces.
2. Allow your child to explore the shape patterns and come up with his own pattern.
3. You can show your child the beautiful geometric designs of houses or even the decorations or furniture in your house.
 

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