Introducing shapes I

What you'll need

You'll need cardstock paper shapes. This helps encourage your child to get familiarized with the different shapes.

How it works

1. 1~30s

   Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to encourage your child to get familiarized with the different shapes. Therefore, we'll be focusing on the cognitive developmental area, specifically on learning about shapes and colors. To complete this activity, you will need cardstock paper shapes. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

   Watch for: Toddler point to a circle.

2. 2~30s

   Great, now let's try the next part. Show your toddler the different and colorful shapes, the square, the circle, and the triangle. Repeat the name of the shape so he or she can begin remembering them. Encourage him or her to identify each one afterwards. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

   Watch for: Toddler point to a square.

3. 3~30s

   One more thing to try. Then, distribute the shapes throughout the room and invite him or her to gather them. For a challenge, ask him or her to gather only the ones you indicate. This activity helps your child to get to know and distinguish the different shapes. Use Kanetu to stimulate growth in your child every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

   Watch for: Toddler sort objects by their size, like finding all the little blocks from a pile of blocks.

Visual example