* "D" words to build on: dot, diamond, dinosaur, dog, doll, dice, dirt.
Shape -- Square
* Make a Square Collage out of old CD covers, fabric squares, paper squares, etc.
* Go on a Square Hunt around the house or classroom.
* Print out this Shape Buddy.
* Play What is a Square?
Put masking tape on the floor outlining the shape of a square, then march the lines while singing:
Tune: Farmer In the Dell
We walk along the square
We walk along the square
Four straight lines
All the same size
We walk along the square.
* eHow has a great article on How To Teach Shapes.