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

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.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

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

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

Make a mixed up animal collage and help your preschooler build her visual arts and math skills along the way.

Build your child's vocabulary by exploring and discussing spatial relationships during everyday activities such as building, rearranging, and ordering.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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