{"product_id":"teaching-toddlers-preschoolers-shapes-a1978","title":"Teaching Toddlers \u0026 Preschoolers Shapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eErin, mother and creator of Home Grown Hearts blog, offers an exciting and unique project for teaching or reviewing shapes with your toddlers and preschoolers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Shape window templates (triangle, square, rectangle, oval, circle, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-395-contact-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eContact paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e or exacto knife\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6933-jumbo-craft-sticks-500-pieces-natural.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e Jumbo craft sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\nThe process is simple; print the shapes onto \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8588-array0174-card-stock-parchment-assortment-5-colors-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e, use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4112-fiskars-8-classic-scissors-straight.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekid's scissors\u003c\/a\u003e or an exacto knife to cut them out, use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3693-contact-paper-rolls-18-x-25-yd-clear.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econtact paper\u003c\/a\u003e or other laminate to strengthen the shapes against wear and tear, then cut the shapes out again. You can make the executive decision on whether the middle of the shapes should be cut out or left clear to create a 'window' effect. For usability, use a hot glue gun to attach a jumbo craft stick to each shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstruct your students to use these shape 'windows' to find objects in the classroom that match (e.g. the door knob matches the circle, a plastic Easter egg matches the oval, etc.) Whether you're teaching shapes or reviewing shape recognition, this is a fun activity that your toddlers and preschoolers will love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lovemylifex4.blogspot.com\/2010\/01\/shape-viewers.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHome Grown Hearts: Shape Beginnings: Shape Viewers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734079348761,"sku":"A1978","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/teaching-toddlers-preschoolers-shapes-a1978","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}