Which shape
has the most number of sides? A square? An octagon? An icosagon?
Actually, a circle is technically a polygon with an infinite
number of sides. Throughout the day we see round donuts, rectangular
doors, and eight-sided stop signs. But rarely do we think
about how important shapes (or geometry for that matter) are
in our day-to-day lives in Holmes
Country Ohio or another location. Shapes are among the
list of vital concepts that toddlers should learn. Activities
such as watching the Baby Newton Discovering Shapes DVD, can
help your child to learn about shapes in an educational yet
fun way.
As we remember from elementary school
in Berlin Ohio or elsewhere, Isaac Newton’s (who the
Baby Newton Discovering DVD is named after) major contribution
to society was his explanation about gravity. And you have
probably have heard the story that Newton discovered the laws
of gravity after an apple fell from a tree and landed on his
noggin. Actually, there is no solid proof that the apple incident
happened. But regardless, Newton’s discoveries have
advanced our understanding of the physical universe, for those
of us living in places such as Berlin Ohio. Here are some
interesting facts about Newton:
• Newton was born during the
same year that Galileo, the famous astronomer, died.
• Newton never married.
• Newton held a post that modern scientist Stephen Hawking
currently has: Cambridge’s Lucasian Chair of Mathematics.
• Edmond Halley (known as the discoverer of Halley’s
Comet) was a close friend of Newton.
• Newton was born on Christmas Day
• Along with Albert Einstein, he is often ranked 1 or
2 in lists of history’s top physicists
Whether you live in Berlin Ohio or
elsewhere, you want to help guide your toddler in his or her
development. Several activities can make learning shapes a
barrel of fun:
Poster child
Posters can also be used as a guide for teaching children
about shapes. These posters are inexpensive, but can provide
priceless lessons to your little one.
Shape-hunting season
Regardless of whether or not you live in Berlin Ohio, this
activity is perfect for teaching your tot about shapes. Let
your kid pick one shape from a bag of different shapes. Then
have your child find as many objects in the home, which have
that particular shape. Count the objects as he or she finds
them.
Being a blockhead
Toy blocks are excellent for teaching shapes to preschoolers
in Berlin
Ohio and other locations. The blocks are made in various
shapes, so the child can sort them into piles of squares,
circles, triangles, etc. Talk with your child about the different
shapes of the blocks. As a variation to this activity, you
can also review counting and colors with your baby.
An edible education
This activity is as tasty as it is educational, and can be
done anywhere, including Berlin Ohio. Spread out homemade
or pre-packaged dough on a greased cookie sheet. Then use
cookie cutters to cut out different shapes of cookies. Just
use two shapes for toddlers. If your older children want to
join in on the fun, add additional shapes.
After the cookies have finished baking
and have cooled, have your little on sort the cookies, according
to shape. You can also talk about the different shape names,
and count them as well. While the family dentist might not
recommend this activity, the “teachable moment”
that it provides is worth the need to break out the toothbrush. While shapes are simple, they
are important as your toddler explores his or her world in
Millesburg
Ohio or another place. Activities such as watching Baby
Newton Discovering Shapes DVD are perfect for helping your
child’s learning to shape up!
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