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About this activity
Sticky Window Shape Hunt puts cut-out circles, squares, and triangles on a window with Blu Tack or tape. Children find real objects that match each shape and stick a tiny tick beside the window shape. Bright, low-mess learning for rainy school holidays, after-school slots, and summer days when outdoor chalking is too hot.
Materials needed
- Paper shapes
- Blu Tack or tape
- Window space
- Felt tip for ticks
Preparation time
5 minutes
How to play
- 1Cut large circle, square, triangle, and rectangle shapes and stick them on a low window.
- 2Say each shape name together and clap the number of sides.
- 3Hunt the room for objects that match — plate for circle, book for rectangle, and so on.
- 4Bring each object to the window and tick the matching paper shape with a felt tip.
- 5Peel shapes off carefully, wipe the glass, and store shapes for another rainy day.
Learning benefits
Shape recognitionObservationVocabularyMatching
Best for
Tags
toddlersage-5KS1indoorfreerainy-dayafter-schoolschool holidayssummer heat
Seasons
all yearsummer
Occasions
rainy dayafter schoolschool holidaysummer heat
Key stages
EYFSKS1
Weather
RainyHotColdAny Weather
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
