Nothing quite compares to watching your child learn and master new things, especially when they are young. As their little brains grow with knowledge, you get to witness them becoming confident and proud little humans. You get an insider’s view into the wonder they see as they learn about their world, which is one of the most incredible things about being surrounded by children.
For many kids, colors and shapes are among the first things they will become experts in, which may also be why it is so fun to teach them. The preschool crowd is eager to learn, and you will have a great time empowering them with color-and-shape learning activities.
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The best way for these tiny minds to learn is to embrace the fun. My printable shapes and colors worksheets take the guesswork out of this. With 132 pages of activities, your child can pick the activities that intrigue them, and you get to be the one who guides them through.
If teaching children is new to you, it can feel overwhelming. I’m pretty sure every parent, teacher, and grandparent out there has felt overwhelmed by the responsibility at some point. But take a deep breath because I’m going to walk you through some tips and tricks for teaching shapes and colors with zero stress and loads of fun.
- Fun is the First Priority. At this point in a child’s learning, there is absolutely no pressure. Every kid will learn their colors and shapes in time, so there is no need for either of you to feel stressed. If things take a turn and the activity becomes frustrating, it’s ok to take a step back and try again another day. Because when kids have fun, they are far more likely to retain the information they learn.
- Use Printables. Printable worksheets are such a great tool. The hard work is already done, and you get to do the fun part. You don’t have to think about how to teach them shapes and colors; you simply push print and sit down with your preschooler to explore the activity.
- Do it Together. Half of the fun for kids is that they have your undivided attention and that you get to do something together. Embrace this! Give them your undivided attention, and allow them to be silly while you learn. You might both remember those moments forever.
- Find Shapes and Colors in Everyday Life. If you want to reinforce their knowledge, keep working on it even when you aren’t doing worksheets. Ask them about the colors of cars and street signs while you drive. Have them tell you the shapes they see at the grocery store.
- Use a Printable Shapes for Preschool Chart. This simple chart can be used in endless ways to encourage learning. Have the child identify the shapes and color them. Print two and use them to create a matching activity. Let them make shape monsters or silly faces out of each shape. The whole time, you get to lead a discussion with them about the shapes and colors they are working with.
- Take it Outside. Kids thrive in the great outdoors. Take them outside and they won’t even realize that they are learning. Reinforce what you have learned during your printable work by making it a fun activity. Try using sidewalk chalk to make shape hopscotch. Give them rocks to form their own shapes. Getting their bodies involved will help them connect with their learning and reinforce the knowledge they have.
- Encourage, Encourage, Encourage. This is your most important role. When your child is successful, you get to be the one who is there with a high five or a “good job.” It is an incredible way to bond with a child and gives you the chance to reinforce how smart, creative, and kind they are. If you are looking for a surefire way to ensure your child loves learning, make them feel like a million bucks while they do it.
- Keep At It. The more your child sees how fun learning can be, the more they will want to learn. They will be addicted to the feeling of accomplishment and excited to see what else they can learn. Embrace this mindset and make it a habit to find educational opportunities. Having adults involved in learning can transform a child’s education journey and reinforce a love of learning.
Preschool children are sponges and an absolute delight to teach. Shapes and colors are basic but present the perfect opportunity for you to become an active member of your child’s learning journey. It is about so much more than learning the difference between blue and green. The time you spend learning with your child, helping them make sense of the world, will stick with them throughout their entire lives.
Printable worksheets offer you the opportunity to get started teaching shapes and colors. You don’t need to come up with ideas or figure out how to teach them. Just push print, and the rest will fall into place.
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Many children first become proficient in colors and shapes, making these topics enjoyable to teach. Preschoolers are eager to learn, and you can engage them with fun activities. Check out the infographic for easy tips on teaching colors and shapes.
