Shape monsters
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This is a very simple activity that your toddler will love and is perfect to help them learn how to identify different shapes and colours early on. Cut squares, triangles and circles out of colourful felt pieces and glue googly eyes to each. The shape monsters can then be ordered by colour, shape, and even size if you make a selection of choices.
What you’ll need
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Colourful paper or felt sheets
Development
- Literacy & numeracy skills
- Colour recognition
- Fine motor skills
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