Are you finding it difficult to teach shapes to your preschooler?

Do not worry!

You are not alone.

Teaching shapes is one of the most basic but challenging tasks that parents have to do when their children enter pre-school.

It can be overwhelming and frustrating, especially if you are not sure where to start. But with the right tools and resources, it can be easy and fun!

'Todd the Frog goes on the Shape Button Mission' custom-made activity bundle is designed with characters and scenarios from the book which entices children to engage and learn shapes without stress to parents.

The activities are fun and hands-on interactive.

The activities in the bundle include matching games, identifying shapes from a collection of shapes, cut and paste shape activities, and drawing shapes.

With this activity bundle, your child will be able to:

• Recognise and name shapes like circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, and diamond.

• develop an awareness of the basic shapes around us in the environment.

• Understand the concept of matching by finding the same shapes from a group of shapes.

• Develop important fine motor skills by cutting and pasting shapes- shape collage.

• Confidently draw shapes which will then allow them to create and explore more complex shapes.

Each activity is designed to be both fun and educational, so children learn shapes without even realizing it.

So, what are you waiting for?

Get the 'Todd the Frog goes on the Shape Button Mission' custom-designed shapes activity bundle today and start teaching basic shapes to your preschooler in a fun and interactive way!

Why is Learning Shapes Important for Preschoolers?

There are many reasons why learning shapes is an important skill for preschoolers.

Here are some of the most important ones:

1. Shapes are the building blocks of mathematical concepts. By understanding basic shapes, children will be able to develop a strong foundation for later math skills.

   For example, recognizing a triangle can help children understand the concept of angles, and recognizing a circle can help them understand the concept of circumference and pi.
   

2. Shapes are everywhere! By teaching children basic shape recognition skills, they will start to see them everywhere they look – in the environment, in the stop signs, in books, in art, etc.

   This will help them develop strong visual perception skills.

3. Shapes help young children understand the world around them.

   For example, understanding that a square has four equal sides can help children understand the concept of balance.
   

4. Shapes help preschoolers learn spatial relation skills.

   For example, understanding that a circle is round, and a square is not, can help children understand the concept of space and how objects fit that space. 

   It also helps develop visual-motor skills, preparing a young child for writing. 
   

5. Shapes are a great way to introduce other concepts to kids, such as colors, sizes, and positions.

   For example, once children know what a square is, you can start teaching them about the different colors of squares, or the difference between a big square and a small square.

   This conceptual understanding is important for later math learning and problem-solving skills.

6. Shapes help children develop an awareness of the size and the formation of objects which can later help in early reading skills.

   For example, helps children identify different letters (letter recognition skills) and numbers.
   

7. Learning basic shapes is the steppingstone toward learning more advanced shapes like 3D shapes and geometric shapes.

How Do You Introduce Shapes to Kids?

Shapes can be tricky for young children to understand.

That's why it's important to introduce shape learning in a fun, engaging, and hands-on way.

And when shapes are learned in a fun and engaging way, they are more likely to be remembered for a lifetime.

'Todd the Frog Goes on the Shape Button Mission' children's shape book is the perfect way to introduce shapes to preschoolers.

In this book - Todd the Frog, plays detective, and goes on a mission to investigate the backyard animals (bunny, snake, possum, magpie, duck, and cat) to determine who stole the gem-like shape buttons.

Kids will love the mystery and the adventure as parents effortlessly engage the kids in naming shapes in the pictures on each page.

Here is a sneak peek!

What Is In this Shape Activity Printable?

The 'Todd the Frog goes on the Shape Button Mission' activity bundle comes with six printable activities:

- Matching game

- Shape identification game

- Cut and paste shapes activity

- Draw the shapes activity

- Practice tracing the shapes activity

- Find the hidden shapes activity

Each of these fun activities is designed to be educational, and they can be tailored to your child's skill level.

For example, the matching games are for more beginner shape learners and can be used to help your child learn basic shapes, while the trace the shapes activity can be used to help your child practice fine motor skills or practice pre-drawing shapes skills.

Take a Sneak Peek!

How To Use This Shape Activity Bundle?

This activity bundle is designed to be used with the 'Todd the Frog goes on the Shape Button Mission' children's book.

However, these activities can also be used without the book.

To use this bundle without the book, simply print out the desired activity and let your child explore.

These hands-on activities are perfect for a rainy day, a long car ride, or anytime your child needs a brain break.

Bonus- Get Creative With the Shape Printable

Here are some great ideas to get creative with the printable activities:

• Shapes Hunt Game-

  Print and cut out the shape pictures from the collection. Hide the pieces around the house and let your child go on a shape hunt. Let children sort the pieces to the same shape board as they find them.
  

• Sidewalk Chalk Shape Drawing-

  is a fun way to engage kids in shape learning outdoors- scatter different shape cut-outs on the paved floor and let the kids draw them out.
  

• Play-doh Shapes-

  Add various shapes from the activity bundle to the play-doh activity and let children roll and pound the dough into shapes.
  

• Shapes Bingo-

  Give an animal shape collection to your child. (From the printable activity)

  Allow them to find shapes from the collection and place the matching shapes on the shape board. "Bingo!"

• Shapes Collage -

  Place the cut-out shape buttons on the activity table as a visual aid. Let children draw all the shapes on the construction paper and cut them out.

  Children can then recreate each animal's collection as in the book. This is a fun way to encourage creativity in kids.

Conclusion

Teaching shapes to kids can be easy and fun with the right activity bundle.

With 'Todd the Frog Goes on the Shape Button Mission' children's book and activity bundle, you will have everything you need to teach shapes to your child in a fun and engaging way and make them into confident learners.

Why not give it a try today?

FAQ

What age is this activity bundle appropriate for?

This activity bundle is appropriate for children aged 3-5 years old.

How long will it take to complete the activities in the bundle?

The shapes activities in the bundle can be completed in one sitting or spread out over a few days, depending on your child's attention span. the great thing is that once downloaded, you can make as many copies as many times you like. Children learn from repeat activities and this is the perfect, budget-friendly way to do so.

Do I need to read the book to use the activity bundle?

No, you do not need to read the book to use the activity bundle. However, we do recommend reading the book with your child as it will enhance their learning and understanding of the shapes.

We hope you enjoy using this activity bundle with your child!