Learning Shapes with Sniffer Bob – No Bones About It, It’s Fun!

Are you a curious person? Are you ready for a tail-wagging adventure? Learning this will be filled with laughter. Then, you can join the Sniffer Bob, a lovable dog. He goes on a journey that teaches him all about shapes!

Sniffer Bob’s Wish Granting Plant

What is this about? Sniffer Bob starts out feeling a little down. He doesn’t have a home and feels bored. However, his day suddenly takes a turn. The boredom turned into something exciting. Moreover, he stumbles upon a special plant with leaves unlike any he’s ever seen. These aren’t your ordinary, floppy leaves. These leaves have all sorts of shapes.

  • Spheres
  • Cones
  • Cubes
  • Pyramids
  • Rectangular Prisms
  • Cylinders

Guess what? This plant is extra special. How? It grants wishes. Yes, doesn’t this sound like something that boosts your imagination? When Sniffer Bob picks a leaf and wishes for something that matches its shape, it magically appears. So, when Sniffer Bob picks a round leaf, what do you think pops up? A bouncy ball, of course. What is so cool about this story? The fact that it introduces young readers to a variety of shapes in a way that’s fun and exciting.

How to Learn Through Play?

  • Sniffer Bob’s adventure is not just about adventure. It is about learning.
  • Sniffer Bob uses his leaves and wishes for different-shaped objects. Similarly, children are introduced to basic shapes in a memorable way.

You can imagine Sniffer Bob’s excitement when he picks up a triangular leaf and wishes for a slice of pizza. On the other hand, you can also imagine when a square-shaped leaf grants him a comfy bed—it’s perfect for a good night’s sleep, right? These scenarios introduce new shapes, and they help kids connect them to real-life objects. Similarly, this is the best way for young minds to learn.

Fun Activities for Shape Learning

1.    Let’s Go on a Shape Hunt

You can take Sniffer Bob’s lead and go on a shape hunt around the house. So, what will you do exactly? You will look for objects that resemble spheres (balls), cubes (boxes), and rectangles (books). Moreover, you can talk about the shapes you find and how they are used in everyday life.

2.    Shape Scavenger Hunt

You can expand your shape hunt to the outdoors. Try looking for triangles in roof shingles, circles in car wheels, and squares in windows. This outdoor adventure makes learning shapes active.

3.    Get Crafty

  • Grab some construction paper, crayons, and scissors.
  • Cut out different shapes and create your own plant with unique shapes.
  • Use these shapes to design a cozy dog house for Sniffer Bob.

About the Author

Mary Ann Graziani is a Michigan certified teacher and reading specialist with a Master’s degree in elementary education. She is also a certified Montessori guide. She is married and has two sons.