This engaging, fun, pattern resist painting is inspired by your little one's love of shapes.

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

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.

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

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

Here's Twist 'N Turn: let your preschooler or pre-kindergartener be outside and active while learning about shapes, colors, directions, and word recognition.

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

This game is a great way to help your child remember the names of shapes. Give it a go and before you know it, your kid will have all her shapes down pat.

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