Shapes and Spaces

Activity

Use a shape sorter to talk baby about how to push shapes "in" the holes and dump them "out" of the container. Baby learns best by interacting with you and hearing the words you speak.

Helps baby develop communication skills.

Related Milestones

Stacks two objects or blocks

13–18 Months

Imitates simple words and actions

13-15 Months

Consistently follows simple directions

13-15 Months

Related Abilities

Uses both hands equally to play with and explore toys (13-18 months)

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Popular Resources

Areas of Development

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