Use the scissors to cut shapes out of cardboard boxes.
Regular shapes work best (triangles, squares, circles). Make
lots of shapes with different sizes.
Color the shapes with paints.
Give a box full of shapes to kids and let them have fun.
Hints
Old cereal boxes work well.
Store the shapes in a box covered with colorful pictures or paper.
Have the children help make or paint the shapes.
Different boxes can have different themes (e.g. weather
shapes, animal shapes).
Thank you to Vesna for sending in this project idea.
Send us a note if you have any questions. Let us know your ideas for
making other flash cards, and we'll share them
with other visitors.
Note for Parents:
Every parent must use their own judgment in choosing which activities are
safe for their own children. While Creative Kids at Home makes every
effort to provide activity ideas that are safe and fun for children it is
your responsibility to choose the activities that are safe in your own
home.
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