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Shape collage fire truck

Red rectangles, black circles and a paper ladder become a fire truck, plus shape-name practice along the way.

Shape collage fire truck
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time35 minutes
Cost$1 to $4

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Draw the shapes
    1

    Draw the shapes

    Draw 1 big and 1 small red rectangle, 2 black circles, a yellow square and white strips for the ladder.

  2. Step 2: Cut them out
    2

    Cut them out

    Have your child cut each shape. Name each shape as they go.

  3. Step 3: Build the truck
    3

    Build the truck

    Glue the big rectangle on the paper, then the small one at the front for the cab.

  4. Step 4: Add the wheels
    4

    Add the wheels

    Glue the 2 black circles under the truck.

  5. Step 5: Add the window and ladder
    5

    Add the window and ladder

    Glue the yellow square on the cab. Line up the white strips on top for the ladder.

  6. Step 6: Draw the details
    6

    Draw the details

    Draw a hose, a light and a firefighter in the window.

Edie's tip

Count the shapes when it's done. How many rectangles? How many circles?

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