Do you have a busy bee toddler running around not interested in sitting still for more than two seconds? Yeah, so do I!
Toddlerhood is fun, they’re such interested little minds, taking in and exploring the world around them and it’s fun, and it’s adorable and it’s also messy, destructive and exhausting.
So if you need a few minutes of quiet and peace, keep reading on as I explain this printable shapes for toddlers activity book I created for my son.
Printable Shapes For Toddlers
The idea behind this shapes printable is that it won’t get destroyed in two seconds.
Here’s what I did to put it all together. It’s very simple I promise and I hope your toddler loves it as much as mine!
You will need;
Supplies:
Laminating Machine
Laminating Paper
A4 Paper- white
Printer
Colour Ink
Scissors
A folder
Hole Puncher
Velcro
Hot Glue gun and hot glue sticks
How to put together your toddler’s printable shapes:
Step 1
Start by printing your free printable shapes file. Use a colour printer as toddlers find colours fun and you can practice colours with them at the same time.
Step 2:
Cut out each of the large colour shapes and set them aside ready to laminate.
Step 3
Using your laminator, proceed to laminate all sheets and set aside.
Step 4
Carefully place the cut out shapes on the laminating sheets, leaving a little room between them. Once laminated, cut out the shapes making sure to leave a few millimeters between the shape outline and where you cut.
Step 5
Finally, once you have laminated all sheets and shapes and finished your cutting, it’s time to assemble the book.
Place sheets in order, punch holes into each sheet and place in a folder you and your toddler can decorate together if you wish.
We used a clear plastic folder that, to be honest, didn’t last that long, so I had to buy a much durable folder later on. Lesson learned.
My son loved these printable shapes and since I have had two more sons who have too enjoyed this free printable shapes activity book.
It’s such a fun way to introduce basic shapes to your child/children as well as colours.
To make your life easier I have attached a PDF copy of the toddler shapes activity book and the shapes cut out PDF with instructions right here. Just click on the links to download your copy.
I hope your toddler enjoys this free printable shapes activity book as much as much as my kids have. Let me know in the comments or via email what you think. I always love hearing reader feedback!
SHAPES BOOK PRINTABLE & SHAPES CUT OUTS PRINTABLE
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What a great idea. I bet my toddler would love this. I am totally going to share this.
Thanks Hil! I hope you print out the activity and try it. Locky still plays with his book and loves it 🙂 Lots of fun and very educational. Thanks for sharing. Let me know when you do share it so I can head over and give your post a like 🙂 x
What a cute idea!! Not to mention, you’re also teaching your child, but not breaking the bank. Love it 🙂
Thank you. It’s lots of fun x
what a gorgeous idea Maria. I miss the days mine want to play with anything that is not electrical lol xx
Haha. Ashamed to admit it but mine too wants to play with my iPhone, iPad, Laptop… he’s only 26 months! Knows how to work youtube like an adult…. Bad I know but he learned well when Cooper was newborn and during out crazy overseas move. The iPad was the only thing that kept him calm! Doesn’t got on it much now though 🙂 xx
Greta idea!I’d like to try! Can I ask you how did you laminated the sheets?
Hope you do they it out Sara. I used a home laminating machine that I borrowed from a friend. You can purchase laminating sheets and a machine art your local office supplies store or you can also get it laminated at the printers. When you download the PDF it has all the instructions you need on how to laminate the individual shapes etc. Just laminate each sheet and with the individual shapes, cut shapes first then laminate. Hope that helps 🙂
A really get way to keep toddlers busy and learning! Thank you for sharing on #HomeMattersParty!
Thanks Sonja. It’s a fabulous way to keep them busy and really does help with learning shapes and practicing colours.
That’s a great activity! Thanks for sharing! I found a clever Duplo Alphabet and Numbers printable that we use a lot.
Thanks Kaz 🙂 You know if I have new posts I’ll always link them up to your linky 🙂 It is a really great activity I must say. Sounds like a great activity! 🙂
I love, love, love this! I am totally going to use this with my daughter! Thank you so much for this free printable. Thanks for linking up on #ToddlerFunFriday!
You’re welcome. Glad you like it Ali. Thanks for popping by. Enjoy the activity! x
Just printed! Can’t wait to put this all together for my girls! Thanks so much for sharing!!
You’re welcome Jessica and hope you and your girls enjoy it as much as we do!
What a great idea. I love the bold colours and large shapes. My toddler would love this, she’s getting so inquisitive and she loves books. Thanks for sharing with the #BlogFair.
It’s a great activity for toddler. I hope you try it with your toddler 🙂
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome. It’s such a great toddler activity 🙂
Love this shape book! Laminating it is a great idea! My daughter, the youngest, was the most of our three kids as a toddler. I would love for you to link this up at Made for Kids link party. http://www.theresourcefulmama.com/made-for-kids-8/
Hi Kim. Glad you love it 🙂 Will head over and check out your party! Thanks 🙂
Cute! My daughter is probably a bit too young, but I am laminating crazy right now so this is great! We are also homeschooling eventually so this could work for a lot of things! Thanks for sharing!
Homeschooling, you go girl! I wouldn’t have the patience but admire those mums who do homeschool so much! I hope you use it. It’s a fabulous book and the kids really love and enjoy it.
This is such a wonderful idea. I know my girls would love an activity like this.
What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing! I just had a question, what is the cheapest and best way to laminate images?
Hi Rossana, Glad you like it. I got one book done professionally and it was ridiculous. The printing shop charged me like $30 but then I borrowed my friends laminating machine and purchased the sheets. The sheets cost me about $10 and I have heaps left. I think laminating machines are about $30+ for a machine, but my friends was about $75 she said. But she uses it all the time as she has a toddler and makes lots of things for her.
What a great idea to teach shapes for kids in a fun way!Thanks for sharing the idea.
Visiting from #homemattersparty
You’re welcome Amila 🙂
Thank you for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
Cute ideas! THank you so much for sharing them on the #HomeMattersParty
Hi…Loved your printables.will surely try this for my daughter. I am making a activity kit for kids for their benefit…Will surely include this.this will help them to learn.
Hi
A big thanks from me
i love it
my kids love it
my pupils surely will enjoy it
may God bless you for your good sharing
much love from Malaysia <3
You’re very welcome Enny 🙂
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
This activity is very good, thanks for sharing it!
You’re welcome!
I made this last night and I am now enjoying my coffee while my toddler happily matches his shapes. Thank you!