Ages 3–5
Shape Spotters
Match simple paper shapes with familiar objects around the room.
GET READY
A simple setup
Lay out a few paper shape cards and choose familiar objects that are safe to handle.
Try it together
- 1
Lay out a few shape cards.
- 2
Find familiar objects that match.
- 3
Compare how the shapes look or where they appear.
Adult guidance
A GROWN-UP PROMPT
“Which one has corners?”
A note for grown-ups
- Choose objects that are too large to swallow, and stay nearby while children explore.
Simple adaptations
- Start with one shape and one familiar object; add another match only when the child is ready.