Learning about shapes at a young age not only helps children to write and draw, but prepares them for geometry in the future years of schooling as well. Here are some activities that children as students can participate in to learn about shapes: Sorting surrounding items by shape Enjoying food items that are cut into different shapes Assembling toys that come in different shapes Using geoboards, a board with pegs and and rubber bands,  for creating shapes Finding different shapes amidst nature Putting craft stick shapes together Creating 2D shapes with toothpicks and play dough