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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

This heart paper chain is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Include some decorations in a simple AB pattern and work on pattern recognition.

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

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

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

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

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

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

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

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

Tangrams are a kindergarten staple, but now it's time to take them to the next level! Get your child started on geometry with this tangram puzzle.

Weave a unique ribbon pattern! This fun arts and crafts activity is a great way to make colorful projects and learn basic math and art 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.

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

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

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

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.

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

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

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!