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Sticky Window Shape Match

A sticky tape panel on a window, ready for paper shapes to be matched and pressed in place. Reusable shape recognition.

🧒 Ages 0-2, 3-5⏱ 15 min
Sticky Window Shape Match
Sticky Window Shape Match
Sticky Window Shape Match
Sticky Window Shape Match
Sticky Window Shape Match
Sticky Window Shape Match

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stretch a layer of tape sticky-side-up between two chairs.

  2. 2

    Draw a few shapes on the non-sticky side.

  3. 3

    Move the tape to a window with the sticky side facing the room.

  4. 4

    Cut small paper shapes and have the kid match each one to its outline.

Tips & extensions

Clear contact paper is a tidier alternative to tape if you have it on hand.

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