Tape a variety of shapes of different sizes to the wall, ceiling, doors and shades. Have your students sit in a circle on the rug and explain the rules of the game. Turn the lights off and draw the shades, allowing a small amount of light to filter in. Hand a flashlight to the first child and have him shine it on a shape. After identifying the shape, have him shine his light on the match. Pass the flashlight until everyone has had a turn. Another variation of this game is to call out the name of a shape and have your student find and spotlight it.
Cut out various shapes of different sizes, punch a hole and tie a small piece of string in the top of each one. Hide them around the room. Following circle time in the morning, tell students that you hid circles, triangles, squares, rectangles and stars all around the classroom. It is their job to find five each and return to the rug and wait quietly for their friends. Afterward, students share their shapes with the group and you ensure each child has five. Instruct students to return to their table and use their shapes to create a sparkling shape mobile. After applying glue, students will sprinkle glitter onto their shapes. Following that, assist them with tying their shapes to a hanger.
This game can be played two ways. The first requires more listening skills which may prove difficult for some preschoolers. Hide a shape in your hand and say the description of the shape aloud. For example, "It has three sides and reminds me of pie." Call on your students until someone answers correctly. Show them the shape once the correct answer is revealed. The second variation is to put blocks of varying shapes in a bag or box. Each child takes a shape and, without looking, attempts to identify it by feeling it.
Using old foam from a worn out sofa or chair or obtaining some from an upholstery shop, cut large circles, triangles, rectangles and squares and arrange them in a path around the classroom. The object of the game is to have your students get from point A to point B by only stepping on the designated shape or shapes. Students must listen to instructions and know their shapes to get to the other side. If foam is not available, cardboard or poster board can be substituted although it may not last as long.