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Circle Shape Activities for Toddlers

Ice Cream Cone Scoops Activity

Find the Cirle Shape Activity

Circle Shape Coloring Page Activity

Upset the Circle Shape Game 

Pin the Eyes on the Frog

	You can use this circle template (opens in new window) to have your child trace each circle.  These 6 circles are all a different size.  Or you can have your child draw a big circle and then have them draw another one each one smaller until you have 6 circles. Tip:  You can make your own template for your child to trace if they need a reference.
	Have your child pick out 2 to 6 colors and color each circle.
	On a piece of construction paper, draw three triangles (upside down) for the ice cream cones.
	For the older toddlers, have them cut out each circle, otherwise, cut the circles out for your child.
	Have them place the circles in a row from biggest to smallest.  Have them tell you each color of the circles.
	Now have them pick out the biggest circle and glue it on to the top of one of the cones to create a single scoop ice cream cond.  Repeat this with the remaining circles on the other cones, creating a double scoop and triple scoop ice cream cones.
	Have them count the number of scoops on each ice cream cone.

	Place several everyday objects with different shapes around the room or on a table.
	Have your child find all the circled shaped items on the table and set them on a different table or area. For teachers and childcare providers, make sure their is one circle shape for each child.  Have each child go up to the table to pick out their circle shaped item.
	Have the kids count how many circle shapes they found.
	Have the kids say the colors of each of the circle items.

You can do this circle shape activity with just about any coloring page of an item that has circle shapes. The directions below used the dragon coloring page (to the right) as there are lots of circle shapes.   Just click on the dragon coloring page to open a big version of this picture file (opens in a new window) or search the kids coloring pages on this site for more options. Tip:  This dragon is best printed in landscape mode to fill up more of the paper so be sure to change your printing settings. Setup for the Find the Circle Shape Coloring Activity Find a few coloring pages that include one or more circle shapes in the picture. Have your child find all the circled shapes and color them in.  You can introduce color learning as well by telling them which color to use for which circles.   Have the kids color the rest of the page. You can have your toddler count the number of circles they see in the picture and name off the colors to add some additional learning fun.

	Place an X on the floor with masking tape each child except one (leaving one person left standing).  Make sure the X's form a circle and then have each child sit on an X (except the child who will start the game). You can use chairs as well but if you don't have enough or the chairs are too big for the toddlers, then the floor works great.
	Cut out several circle shapes with construction paper and several of another shape or two (depending on how many kids you have).  Make sure you have close to an even number of each shape used.
	Pass out the shapes to each child, alternating shapes as you go around the circle.  For example, circle, square, triangle, circle, square, triangle....until all are passed out.
	The toddler who starts off this game calls out a shape.  For example, they would say "upset the circles".  Each child with a circle shape would get up and try to run to another X on the floor for a spot in the circle. At the same time, the person standing tries to find an empty spot as well. The child left standing gets to be the next caller.  They can call out any shape that you are using in the game.  Additionally, they can call out "upset all the shapes" and everyone has to get up and find a new spot.

This game can be difficult for the really little ones, but for the 3 to 4 year olds this can be fun.

For variations of this game you can use all circle shapes but use alternating colors and change this into a color learning activity.  If you want to emphasize a different shape, then instead of making a circle with the X's on the floor, make a triangle or square shape (or whatever shape you want to focus on).

	Cut out the shape of a frog using green felt or green construction paper.   You can use this cute little frog as a guide.  This file will open in a new window in PDF format so you can save it to your computer.
	Now cut out several big frog eyes using black felt or construction paper.
	Secure the frog to the wall making sure it's low enough for the kids to reach.
	Give each child two black felt eyes (with velcro or tape already on it).  Have them look at where the frog is on the wall.
	Now have them close their eyes or use a blindfold, turn them around a few times and make sure they end up facing towards the frog.
	Tell them to walk forward (without peeking) and try to place the felt eyes where they think the frogs eyes would go.

Buy this book online	Brown Rabbit's Shape Book Written & Illustrated by Alan Baker With bright colors and a fun story line, kids will learn all about shapes as they follow along with brown rabbit's surprise package.  As he carefully unwraps his package he discovers many different shapes.
Buy this book online	So Many Circles, So Many Squares Written by Tana Hoban With colorful photos toddlers and preschoolers can see shapes in everyday items.  From dishwashers to teapots and brightly colored fabrics, kids will be amazed with the photos and learn to pick out the different shapes.
Buy this DVD Online	Colors, Shapes & Counting (DVD-ROM) By Richard Caudle & Brad Caudle Toddlers and preschoolers will "rock out" as they learn their shapes, colors and counting.  With fun pop music, sound effects and humor they will not only learn but have a great time while learning some basic skills.
Buy this book online	Sticker Activity Shapes Written by Roger Priddy These stickers are ideal for toddlers and preschoolers alike.  With easy to peel, self adhesive stickers, your kids can have fun learning the different shapes. Includes fun games and activities and over 100 stickers.