Play a matching game with index cards. Make identical sets of index cards with a shape drawn on each card (so that you have 2 cards with circles, 2 with triangles, etc.). Turn cards over and match the shapes for a game of concentration. For beginners, have children match the shapes first without playing concentration. [...]
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Matching objects builds a good foundation for math. Trace household items onto paper and let your child match the objects to the tracings. Try to use different objects such as a key, an oatmeal box lid, spoon, crayon, small toy, or other creative things. For more about teaching the concepts of size, colors, shapes, numbers and [...] You’ll need a shoebox with a lid. Use cookie cutters to trace different shapes like a circle, star, square, triangle, diamond, etc., onto the lid of the shoebox and cut out the shape with a cutting tool. Put the lid on the shoebox. Use the cookie-cutters as playing pieces. Simply match the cookie cutters to [...] |
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