Matching/Sorting Shapes

I made this game because it is a fun challenging activity to practice many learning opportunities such as:

· fine motor control

· hand and eye coordination

· concentration and problem solving

· simple sorting and matching by shapes

· early counting

Materials I need are recycled boxes in different colours, cut into different shapes such as rectangular, triangle, circle, square, star and heart. I drew shapes in the card board, so children can place the shapes in a matching mark I made.

We can encourage learning shapes by showing children one of each shape and naming or describing them.

By figuring out how to put each piece into its proper mark, children learn to categorise and eventually name shapes. It will challenge their thinking and exercise their minds.

The area I am developing through this activity is to help children get to know shapes and develop early counting skills. It is also teaches responsibility. Sorting and matching shapes is simple to set up and will trigger any child’s curiosity to play and have fun.

EYLF Learning Outcomes

4.2 – Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching, and investigating

National Quality Standard

3.2.2 – Resources, materials, and equipment allow for multiple uses, are sufficient in number, and enable every child to engage in play-based learning

Theorist Link

Maria Montessori – She believed that play and learning was important in a child’s natural development

Principles and Practices

Learning through play

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The Rainbow Bees by Aryani Siti. Illustrated by Sienna Ham.

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