Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

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!

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!

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

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

Want to add a little craftiness to preschool math? Break out the glue gun and create a button board!

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

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

Using a fruit cereal and yarn, help your preschooler create crunchy, edible patterns.

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

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

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

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:

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.