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

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.

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!

Pump up the learning level of your kindergartener's summer break by playing patriotic bingo when July 4th rolls around.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Want to turn snack time into fun-time? Help him turn ordinary rice cakes into creatures that are silly, creepy, or just plain cute!

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

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.

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.