Simple Ways To Teach Your Child About Shapes By Nicole Dean At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Babies are so curious, aren’t they? They seem to want to reach out and touch everything. Whether it’s a toy, stuffed animal, or any object inside your home, they immediately want to feel it or, in some cases, put it in their mouths. Here are 6 tips to help your child recognize shapes.

Babies listen intently to a mother’s voice. They take everything in, like sponges – all of the sights, sounds and especially, the shapes. It is important, then, to communicate what objects are to your child on a daily basis.

· Point to toys in your child’s room. Tell your child what the toy is and have them say it.

· Point to an object in your home and repeat what it is, then ask your child to say the word.

· When giving your child a bath, you may have a toy boat or rubber ducky for your child to play with. Say the word.

· On a warm summer’s day, take your child outside and point to trees and flowers and repeatedly say what they are.

· Babies love pets; point to your dog or cat; say the word and have your child repeat the word and the name of the pet as well.

When you take your child to the park, and notice kids on the swing – or perhaps someone has balloons – point to these objects and tell your child what they are. Place your child in the sandbox with a pail and shovel. Identify the sand, pail and shovel. If your child points to an object, as they most often do, tell your child what it is. By simply walking around your home and pointing to objects on a daily basis, your child will not only learn what the object is, but will be able to distinguish it from other objects as well. A simple activity like blowing bubbles can turn into a lesson on circles.

The more you communicate with your child, the better prepared he or she will be when beginning pre-K.

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