Help your pre-schooler explore shapes through creative, hands-on play.

Pipe Cleaner Shapes is a fun, hands-on activity that encourages children to create and explore different shapes. Despite the name, you don't need pipe cleaners — use string, playdough, craft materials or whatever you already have at home. As children make each shape, they'll practise recognising and naming shapes, exploring their properties and comparing how they are the same or different, while strengthening fine motor skills through hands-on play.

Simple to set up and easy to adapt, you'll receive a parent-friendly guide with clear instructions, practical learning tips and ideas to extend the play as your child's confidence grows. You'll also receive printable shape cards that children can use as a guide when creating their shapes.

Skills Explored

• Shape recognition
• Naming shapes
• Exploring shape properties
• Comparing shapes
  
• Fine motor skills

You'll Need

• Pipe cleaners, string, playdough or similar materials for creating shapes

Optional:

• Printed shape cards

Digital Download

This is an instant digital download. No physical product will be posted. Once your purchase is complete, you'll receive immediate access to your files, ready to print and enjoy at home.

These resources are for personal use only and are designed to support learning within your own family or household. They may not be copied, shared, altered or resold.

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