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Shape Sorter
Sit with a child who is playing with a shape sorter.
Say to the child “Let’s see where this shape fits,” each time the child tries to
fit a shape into the shape sorter.
If the shape does not fit in the hole say, “Let’s try another shape.”
Point or turn the sorter to the space where the shape will fit, if the child
becomes frustrated.
When the child fits the shape into the correct space say, “You did it! You found
the right shape. Now try the next one.”
Encourage the child to put each shape into the sorter.
Say to the child, “Good work, you found the place for each shape.”
Portrait Puzzles
Take a photo of each child in your group.
Special Needs Tip
Children with developmental delays or limited manual dexterity
may only be able to sort one or two shapes. Start with the
circle since it is the easiest. Praise all attempts to work at the
sorting task.
Print out one copy—black and white photos are fine.
Laminate each photo and glue to a piece of cardboard.
Cut the board in half for a two-piece puzzle.
Sit with the child and her portrait puzzle turned face down.
Invite her to turn over one piece. Ask her, “Who is this? Let’s find out. Can you
turn over the other piece?”
Encourage her to turn over the other piece and fit the two together.
Clap your hands and say, “Look, it’s you!”