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

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

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

This imaginative art activity will help your child to better understand symmetry and explore color and shape.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by creating a geometric, math-inspired mural in the style of Henri Matisse in this creative kindergarten grade art activity.

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

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!

Want to add a little craftiness to preschool math? Break out the glue gun and create a button board!

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!

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

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

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

Have your kid practice completing number patterns and then create her own patterns on the wings of a butterfly with this delightfully simple paper project.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

Find the area in this fun math card game. You'll help your child start thinking in terms of units as you create shapes out of playing cards.

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

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Make a mixed up animal collage and help your preschooler build her visual arts and math skills along the way.

Here's a Halloween, math activity: have your preschooler or pre-kindergartener carve shapes into a Jack-O-Lantern face and boost her shape recognition skills.

Build your child's vocabulary by exploring and discussing spatial relationships during everyday activities such as building, rearranging, and ordering.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Lunch is always better when you share it with a wise companion This wide-eyed owl craft is a great way for your growing learner to practice cutting shapes.

Here's Twist 'N Turn: let your preschooler or pre-kindergartener be outside and active while learning about shapes, colors, directions, and word recognition.

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

Your kindergartener will learn basic math concepts and create a beautiful keepsake with this African flag reference book.

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

Boost your preschooler's math and verbal skills by having her participate in simple, fun activities that teach her how to sort, count, and categorize objects.

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art skills.

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

Building a rocket ship is a great way for kids to learn about measuring and construction. It'll fuel their creative side too!