Wherever you and your child are you can always find a sign. This is a fun competitive game to play. I use to play this game with a child whom I was trying to teach to read. She got really good at it. Write the names of the shapes under them.
Painting helps teach children how to control their hands which helps with learning to write.
If you do not have washable paint add a small quantity of a mild dishwashing liquid to poster paint. This helps with clean up. To help with clean up also have your child paint on a washable surface area. Also you can place an old sheet, newspapers or a plastic sheet down on the floor or area they are going to be painting at. I usually sit Kyla at a table with a very heavy solid glass filled water and water colors in the kitchen where the floor is linoleum.