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Frog Pond Shape Match Activity for Preschool

Allison McDonald — Wed, 01 May 2019 02:12:23 +0000

It’s spring, and we have been learning a lot about lifecycles of creatures that we find in our backyards like butterflies and frogs. I wanted to expand on that learning with a fun activity that works on shape recognition. When I went to the dollar store to get flowers for our Mother’s Day centerpieces ( […]

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Christmas Shape Crafts & Activities

Allison McDonald — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:06:17 +0000

In December, we make more crafts as the excitement about Christmas builds, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t slip in a little learning. Shape recognition is a natural add-on for Christmas crafts and activities. There is no need to make a huge lesson out of the shapes, just let your child play with them […]

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Shape Ninja

Allison McDonald — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:01:32 +0000

by Kim Ninjas, especially LEGO Ninjago, are very big at my house. My 6 year old is very into them and so is his 4 year old sister. My son takes martial arts classes, so the interest is even more strengthened. The idea for this project started with my 4 year old daughter wanting to […]

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Shape Wreath { perfect for bedroom doors!}

Allison McDonald — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:02:25 +0000

Shapes are such a simple way of sneaking some math into creative projects, and that is exactly what I did with my kids when we made Christmas wreaths for their bedroom doors. You could make this a patterning lesson as well. The main goal with this project though wasn’t to learn the difference between a […]

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15 Shape Crafts For Kids

Allison McDonald — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:06:37 +0000

Creating with shapes to make a bigger creation has been an activity I have done for years at home and in the classroom. If your child decides that they want to create something other than the end product you intended encourage it! They are still playing with, manipulating and getting a hands on experience with […]

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