Shape Contact Paper Activity for Kids
Here’s an activity I thought I would share,
Learning about shapes, circle, triangle, and square!
Practicing is fun for kids of all ages, that’s true;
So give this a try, kids love something new!
We all heard the term playing is learning probably one thousand times by now. While there is so much to be learnt from organic play, why not add in a fun element teaching kids about shapes. This contact paper activity is one I have been doing ever since my kids were wee little ones. While they are a tad older now, they still have fun, afterall, what child doesn’t like sticking things to a wall!
This kids activity can be found with items you already have around your house. If your children are older, have them help cut out the shapes practicing their scissor skills. Once they enter kindergarten this will be a great skill for them to master. I used coloured construction paper to cut out a variety of shapes. I did the basics, square, triangle, circle, rectangle - however the older they get the more complicated shapes I will be introducing. Next up is a Hexagon, Octagon, Pentagon and Trapezoid! It really is never too young to start learning and we even have been using this same activity to practice our colours in French!
You will need:
Construction Paper
Scissors
Black Marker
Contact Paper
Ruler
Instructions:
1) Cut out a bunch of small shapes using the scissors and construction paper and then place them into a bowl or tin. Mix the shapes around. If you have kids old enough to handle scissors, have them help you cut the shapes out.
2) Lay a long piece of contact paper down on the ground and draw giant shapes on it. I find it easier laying the paper on the ground first to draw your shapes. Use a ruler to get the shapes straight (or any giant cardboard or book will do the trick).
3) Tape your long contact paper to the wall at reaching level for your kids.
4) Place the smaller shapes you cut out onto the floor and have your kids start matching away!
As I mentioned, be there to practice the vocabulary with your children. Have them repeate the name of the shape, count the sides, count the corners, and even practice saying the colours (or shapes) in another language! There is so much to learn with this simple shape activity.
If you try this fun learning activity, TAG me on Instagram, I’d love to see!
@unstoppable.mama
