Shapes Galore Geometric Foam Puzzle – 12 Pieces

Make learning shapes and colours a hands-on adventure with the Shapes Galore Geometric Foam Puzzle.

This soft, colourful foam puzzle includes 12 removable geometric shapes that toddlers can match to the correct spaces. Children can explore the shapes by looking, touching, sorting, fitting and naming them.

The lightweight foam pieces are easy for small hands to hold, making the activity suitable for toddlers from approximately 18 months and older.

The pieces can also be used beyond the puzzle board. Children can trace around them during art activities, use them as simple paint stamps or enjoy supervised water play as the wet foam pieces can stick to the side of a bath.

Product Features

• Soft geometric foam puzzle
• Includes 12 removable shapes
• Bright blue, red, yellow and green colours
• Lightweight and easy for toddlers to handle
• Encourages matching, sorting and shape recognition
• Suitable for puzzle, art and supervised bath activities
• Recommended for children aged 18 months and older
  

Learning Through Touch and Play

Young children often learn more effectively when they can touch and manipulate an object.

Encourage the child to move a finger around the edge of each shape and then around the matching space in the puzzle board. This helps the child see and feel how the shapes differ.

Adults can support learning by repeating the names of the shapes and colours during play.

For example:

• “This is a red circle.”
• “Can you find the yellow triangle?”
• “Which shape fits into this space?”
• “How many blue shapes can you find?”

Educational Benefits

Playing with the geometric foam puzzle may help support:

• Shape recognition
• Colour recognition
• Fine motor development
• Hand-eye coordination
• Visual perception
• Matching and sorting skills
• Early problem-solving
• Logical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Language development
• Concentration
• Sensory exploration

More Ways to Play

The foam shapes can be used for a variety of learning activities.

Shape Matching

Ask the child to match each shape to the correct opening in the puzzle board.

Colour Sorting

Group the pieces according to colour.

Shape Naming

Name each shape as the child removes or replaces it.

Tracing Activities

Place a shape on paper and help the child trace around its edge using a crayon or pencil.

Foam Printing

Dip the foam shapes lightly into washable paint and use them as stamps during supervised art activities.

Bath-Time Learning

Wet the foam shapes and press them against the side of the bath. Ask the child to identify, sort or arrange the shapes.

Always supervise children closely during water play.

Ideal For

• Home learning
• Preschools
• Nursery schools
• Crèches and daycare centres
• Grade RRR and toddler classrooms
• Sensory play activities
• Early mathematics activities
• Art and craft lessons
• Supervised bath-time play
• Occupational therapy activities

Safety Information

Adult supervision is required for children under three years old.

Always inspect the puzzle and pieces before use. Discontinue use if any piece becomes damaged, torn or small enough to present a choking risk.