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

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

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.

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

This game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

Your child will practice her counting and number recognition as she matches printed numbers to the same number of repetitions of a simple design.

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

Help your little builder move up in the world with this recycled cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects.

Here's an innovative math puzzle that you can create with your fourth grade math student.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

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.

Boost shape recognition with this matching game where your child will pair up sticks to create simple shapes.

This engaging, fun, pattern resist painting is inspired by your little one's love of shapes.

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

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.

Any decent Halloween celebration isn't complete without a cat. Even though this cat has an arched back to look as if it's hissing, it's still cute!

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

Help your preschooler practice counting, matching, and learning colors with this fun game!

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!

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

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