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!

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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