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.

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

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

Boost your preschooler's math and verbal skills by having her participate in simple, fun activities that teach her how to sort, count, and categorize objects.

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

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:

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