PAINTING SHAPES
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Cut paper into a large geometric shape (circle, square, triangle or rectangle) and pin paper on painting easel. |
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Have your child wear a painting shirt and encourage him to paint the shape. |
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PAINTING SHAPES (2)
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Place a large sheet of paper on a painting easel and let your child paint as she wishes on the paper. |
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When the paint is dry, cut the paper into a large shape. |
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GLUING SHAPES
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Cut simple geometric shapes out of colored paper (approx. 2” wide). |
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Set out the shapes. |
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Give your child a paper plate with glue spread across the middle of the plate. |
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Have your child place an assortment of shapes on the glue. |
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Let dry. |
Alternative: You could also let your child place the shapes onto a piece of self-stick paper. |
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PLAY DOUGH SHAPES
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Roll out some play dough with a rolling pin. |
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Give your child a shape cookie cutter. |
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Encourage your child to make shape impressions on the play dough. |
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SURPRISE SHAPES
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Ahead of time, draw simple shapes onto white paper with a white crayon. |
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Give the papers to your child. |
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Have your child paint across the paper with a paint wash (half paint/half water). |
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Discuss with your child the name of the shape that magically appears on his paper. |
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SHAPE STICKS
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Set out some small craft sticks for your child to arrange in different ways. |
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Show your child how to make squares and triangles from the sticks. |
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