Enjoy a week full of This is a great to teach toddlers about colors in a fun, play based way.
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
We would love you to join us in our to share your shape themed activities and also to share your pics over on Instagram (follow @myboredtoddler and use so we can share our favorites!).
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For this week get out any shape toys or plastic shapes that you have and add them to a sensory bin.
*Picture is of our alphabet sensory bin, but simply add shapes instead of letters!
Get your free printable Shape Scavenger Hunt. Hide the pictures around the house or laminate them and put them in a sensory bin. Have your toddler find them.
Get your
Take a walk around your neighborhood - what shapes can you see?
We're Going on a Square Hunt
Scoop out the Shapes!
Place in a container of water, or even the bath, and scoop them out (I use a as a scoop).
You can
Some ways to encourage shape learning while they are playing.
Our shape playdough mats are free - use them as a prompt for playdough play.
Relax and unwind with some shapes yoga - designed for kids!
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Another fun toddler & preschool book exploring shapes A firm favorite!
: Shapes are All Around
This is a fun and easy toddler activity - using old cardboard tubes. You can bend them into different shapes and use them to 'stamp' shapes. .
Use contact/sticky paper to create shapes and cut out smaller shapes from construction paper. Have your toddler stick them onto the correct shape.
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A fun & quirky book about shapes - a fun read!
Available or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Learning Shapes with The Wiggles
Dance & Sing along with the wiggles as they explore shapes
Use an old box to cut out a variety of cardboard shapes and see what pictures you can make. See some more ideas of what to make HERE.
Sensory Play - Hide the Shapes in the Shaving Cream!
Yes, we're getting out the shaving cream (you can use whipped cream if you prefer a taste safe alternative). Hide those foam or plastic shapes in there and let them have some sensory, messy, shape fun!
Book: Llama Llama Shapes
What shapes does Llama Llama see around town?
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud HERE.
Song/Dance - Shape Up!
Join Jack Hartmann as he acts out the popular shapes!
Craft - Shape Painting with Lego or Duplo
Similar to our shape stamping with cardboard tubes, Lego and Duplo make a great shape stamper too.
Fine Motor - Chalk Drawing Shapes
Time to get out the chalk (sidewalk chalk like this set is great) and see what shapes you can draw!
Some fun ways to play with this are:
I hope you enjoyed our Shape Week activities!
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