Sponges are easy to handle and fun to play with, and your child will love putting these simple, three-piece puzzles together.

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.

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

This copying game is like a hopped up version of Simon Says, but it lets kids use their bodies to practice patterning, a key skill in early math.

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

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

Help your preschooler create ice cube bead necklaces to cool off while practicing gross motor skills and sequencing, and discussing states of matter.

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

Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make!

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!

Use Henri Matisse as inspiration for your preschooler or kindergartener to create a unique and funky paper shapes collage in this arts and crafts activity.

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

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

Help your preschooler or preschooler with shape recognition, math, and matching by creating your own personal shapes cards, good for home or car.