Classifying Two-Dimensional Shapes Activities

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!

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!

Take the spookiness out of spiders with this web-making activity! Your child will practice talking about and creating shapes in this Halloween craft, and learn about spiders along the way.

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

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

Play with shapes, like triangles and circles, to help your child review the different kinds and create a new picture!

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

Thanksgiving placemats are a great craft for your kid, and a beautiful addition to the dinner table. Make Thanksgiving placemats with your kid for the holiday.

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

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

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

Play Number Dash with your preschooler and help him learn to identify numbers, write numbers and learn about organized play.

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

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

Combine an introduction to shape and counting with a springtime art project by showing your kindergartener how to create a vibrant rainbow mosaic.

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

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

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

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

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!

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 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.

Try this fun and interactive collage activity with your preschooler to teach her the "building blocks" of math and architecture.

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

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

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

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 activity will help your child build his early math skills by practicing shape recognition.

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