Interactive learner Program: Shape Games for Preschoolers

5 Best Shape Games for Preschoolers.

When my son started preschool, one of the first things the learned in class was shapes. As he continued to go to school, I noticed that he would get the shapes mixed up, calling a triangle a square and a circle a rectangle. I decided to build a game to help him to learn his shapes. You can find the game below along with other shape games for preschoolers.

5 Best Shape Games for Preschoolers.

ThinkFun Shape By Shape

This game, along with the other ThinkFun games (Brick by Brick, Square by Square, etc.) are WONDERFUL. They include challenging puzzles for kids and adults alike, and are great brain-building tools. The games are all made from a very durable hard plastic, many of which come with a slide out tray underneath to store the “puzzle” cards in. The puzzles include hints and solutions on the opposing side in case you get stuck. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who likes a challenge, as well as to those parents who are looking for a truly “educational” game for their child. Buy ThinkFun Shape By Shape.

Goodie Games – Cookie Shapes

Cookie shapes are a tasty way to introduce shapes to kids. Also great for pretend play, this game lets little ones make patterns or match shapes like triangles, circles, squares, rectangles, hearts, crescents, stars and flowers. Spinners and double-sided game cards have no words, so even non-readers can play. Everything stores neatly inside its own container. Buy Goodie Games – Cookie Shapes.

Qwirkle Board Game

An addictive strategy game in the tradition of Sequence, Scrabble, and Othello, the Qwirkle Board Game from MindWare has a simple, straightforward premise: match tiles and win points. But the real joy of the game lies in plotting and scheming your way to victory. Winner of the Parent’s Choice Gold Award and a Mensa Select National Competition Winner, Qwirkle is destined to be a family game night favorite. This game is designed for ages six and up and for two to four players. Buy Qwirkle Board Game.

Blue Orange Games Spot It Numbers and Shapes Card Game

Spot it! Numbers & Shapes is a fun and rewarding way for preschoolers to learn their one, two, threes and the shapes that inhabit our world. This educational game is truly amazing! There is always one, and only one, matching symbol between any two cards. Spot it to win! The tiny durable tin contains 31 cards, each featuring a variety of 6 colorful symbols. Symbols include the numbers 1 through 9 and basic geometric shapes such as squares and circles. As they search for matches, little ones will visually and verbally identify numbers and shapes, the building blocks of math. The matching symbol needs to be the same color so color recognition is also reinforced. There are 3 ways to play with different challenge levels. The rule booklet includes advanced play tips for little learners ready to explore simple arithmetic and the properties of shapes. Buy Blue Orange Games Spot It Numbers and Shapes Card Game.

More shape games for preschoolers… This one is my favorite. Well, I did build it. This is the first shape game I started to use when my son started preschool. it took about one hour to build it. It was fast and efficient. It is free to use, so have fun. I hope my list of shape games for preschoolers helps you out with your preschooler like it did mine.

Shape Games for Preschoolers

Interactive learner Program

Saturday, March 9, 2013