Colors and shapes are two of the most noticeable attributes that we observe and categorize. Colors and shapes are basic building blocks to higher-level logic skills including concepts such as “same” and “different,” learning how to count, recognizing letters and numbers, and increasing analytical skills. Children learn to make distinctions by color and organize visual information by an objects shape. For example, children might recognize frogs by their green color or recognize an octagon posted in the street as a “Stop” sign. Below are a few strategies that can help your child learn colors and shapes.