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In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Get your preschooler ready for kindergarten by helping them learn numbers 1-10 with homemade snowflake counting cards in this arts and crafts activity.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

This fun shape game is like Twister...with a twist!

Help your kindergartener review shapes - and build early reading skills - with this creative book project.

Sneak a little learning into Easter by making cute Easter egg counting flash cards in this preschool arts and crafts activity.

Make fractions easy for your child to understand by incorporating their discussion and practice into meals and cooking that you two participate in together.

Candy cane ornaments bring some cheer to your Christmas tree. Make a batch of candy cane ornaments with your child to practice patterning and fine motor skills.

Using a fruit cereal and yarn, help your preschooler create crunchy, edible patterns.

Want to turn snack time into fun-time? Help him turn ordinary rice cakes into creatures that are silly, creepy, or just plain cute!

Disguise a lesson focused on shape recognition as a Santa collage, and your pre-kindergartener won't even realize she's learning!

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Bring the classic game of "Red Rover" up to date with color and shape recognition skills for your child.

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

Reuse old cardboard boxes and popsicle sticks to create a miniature sled that is perfect for pretend play with dolls or action figures.

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Regale your kindergartener with the beloved story of Rudolph, and then segue into a Christmas craft project in which he makes his own reindeer creation!

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Challenge your preschooler to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.

Here's a hands-on activity you can do with your fourth-grader to practice measurement and directly apply the concept of area.

Help your kindergartener practice his shape recognition and develop his fine motor skills by making a scarecrow at home.

Have fun with the kids by "shaping up" your standard chocolate chip cookie recipe, and teach kids about sorting and shapes while you're at it.

When your child is itching for a game, consider ditching Hide and Seek in favor of Shape and Seek. Here's how it works:

Does the idea of taking your child to an art museum sound daunting? Create your own museum and give your child some practice with shapes!