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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.