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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Combine an introduction to shape and counting with a springtime art project by showing your kindergartener how to create a vibrant rainbow mosaic.

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.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

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

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!

Pump up the learning level of your kindergartener's summer break by playing patriotic bingo when July 4th rolls around.

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

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.

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

Use Henri Matisse as inspiration for your preschooler or kindergartener to create a unique and funky paper shapes collage in this arts and crafts activity.

Your kindergartener will learn basic math concepts and create a beautiful keepsake with this African flag reference book.

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

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

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

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

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.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

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

Want to turn snack time into fun-time? Help him turn ordinary rice cakes into creatures that are silly, creepy, or just plain cute!

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