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.

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

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

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

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.