Basic Shapes - Formas Basicas

This is a lesson with activities to use for teaching the basic shapes in English and Spanish.  I've used the following resources and materials below to teach my children. Enjoy! 

1. Ask what shapes they know?
    Que formas conoces?


2. Watch video on YouTube to learn the names of the basic shapes. 
    Mirar video en YouTube con las 4 formas basicas. 


Sing the song together a few times and encourage the children to say the names of the shapes.

3. Find shapes at home. 

    Encontrar formas en el hogar.

This is a good time to have the children work with a partner (or sibling) and make use of the target language.

4. Extension Activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten:

Pre-K or Preschool:

• Paint and Stamp with shapes - This was a fun activity that I've done with kids ages 2 and up.

• Shapes Puzzles:  (free to print through other sites and blogs) 
• Train Shapes Puzzle
• House Shapes Puzzle 
• Matching Shapes Puzzles on popsicle sticks 
• Truck Shape Puzzle  
• Shapes in flowers    

Kindergarten:       See Post here 

Additionally, I use Melissa and Doug's Shape puzzles that also teaches about patterns. The pieces are made of wood so they are sturdy, fit well on small hands, colorful, and can be used to design their own pictures as well.   (affiliate link) 

Trust you have found this post resourceful. Let me know in the comments how you teach the shapes and how you have done it bilingually.  

~ Fabi