A Block Puzzle
[15 Minutes]
Blocks aren't just for building! Try this easy-to-make, 3-D puzzle, to help your child learn about shapes.
You'll need:
a set number of blocks of different shapes and sizes cardboard marker
What to do:
- Arrange several blocks of different sizes and shapes so that they cover the piece of cardboard. Trace around each block with a marker to form an outline of the block's shape on the cardboard.
- Remove the blocks from the cardboard.
How to play:
- Give the blocks, one at a time, to your child and challenge her to put each one on the correct space, until she has completed the entire puzzle.
- Encourage her to name each shape as she places it on its outline.
- Add more shapes (blocks).
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- What are the shapes you see on the cardboard?
- How did you know where to place the blocks?
- Let's build something with these blocks.
Useful information:
While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop math skills and problem-solving skills.
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