Familiar Shapes
Trace a Circle
Trace over the dotted circle. A circle is round with no sides!
Trace More Circles
Keep practising! Trace these circles carefully.
Trace a Square
Trace over the dotted square. A square has 4 equal sides!
Trace More Squares
Keep practising! Trace these squares carefully. Try to make each side straight.
Trace a Triangle
Trace over the dotted triangle. A triangle has 3 sides!
Trace More Triangles
Keep practising! Trace these triangles carefully. Count the 3 sides as you go.
Trace a Rectangle
Trace over the dotted rectangle. A rectangle has 4 sides — 2 long and 2 short!
Trace More Rectangles
Keep practising! Trace these rectangles carefully. Notice the 2 long sides and 2 short sides.
Trace a Diamond
Trace over the dotted diamond. A diamond has 4 sides that look like a tilted square!
Trace More Diamonds
Keep practising! Trace these diamonds carefully. A diamond is like a square standing on one corner.
Trace All Five Shapes
Trace over each dotted shape. Write its name below.
Trace Each Shape Again
Practise makes perfect! Trace each shape one more time.
Match Shape to Name
Draw a line to match each shape to its name.
Match More Shapes to Names
Draw a line to match each shape to its correct name.
Name That Shape!
Circle the correct name for each shape.
This shape is a ___
This shape is a ___
This shape is a ___
This shape is a ___
Name That Shape Again!
Keep practising! Circle the correct name for each shape.
What is the name of this shape?
What is the name of this shape?
What is the name of this shape?
What is the name of this shape?
Does It Have Sides?
Sides are the straight lines that make a shape. Does this shape have straight sides?
Circle
Square
Triangle
Sides or No Sides?
Remember, sides are the straight lines of a shape. Does this shape have straight sides?
Diamond
Rectangle
Circle
Triangle
Count the Sides
How many sides does each shape have?
Triangle
Square
Circle
Rectangle
Count the Sides Again
How many sides does each shape have? Count carefully!
Diamond
Circle
Triangle
Square
Count the Corners
How many corners (points) does each shape have?
Triangle
Square
Circle
Diamond
Count the Corners Again
Corners are the pointy parts where two sides meet. How many corners?
Rectangle
Circle
Diamond
Triangle
Match Shape to Number of Sides
Draw a line to match each shape to how many sides it has.
Match Shape to Number of Corners
Draw a line to match each shape to how many corners it has.
True or False: Shape Facts
Circle True or False.
A triangle has 3 sides.
A circle has 4 corners.
A square has 4 equal sides.
A rectangle has 3 sides.
More True or False: Shape Facts
Circle True or False.
A diamond has 4 sides.
A circle has 0 corners.
A triangle has 4 corners.
A rectangle has 4 sides.
A square is round.
Sort: Has Straight Sides or Is Round
Sort each shape into the correct column.
Sort by Number of Sides
Sort each shape by how many sides it has.
Sort: 3 Corners or 4 Corners?
Sort each shape by how many corners it has.
Which Shape Am I?
Read the clues. Circle the correct shape.
I have 3 sides and 3 corners. I am a ___
I am round with no sides. I am a ___
I have 4 equal sides and 4 corners. I am a ___
I have 4 sides — 2 long and 2 short. I am a ___
More Shape Clues
Read the clues. Circle the correct shape.
I have 4 sides and look like a tilted square. I am a ___
I have no corners and no sides. I am a ___
I have 4 corners and all my sides are the same length. I am a ___
I have 3 corners. I am a ___
Shapes in Real Life
Draw a line to match each real-life thing to its shape.
More Real-Life Shapes
Draw a line to match each real-life thing to its shape.
What Shape Is It?
Circle the shape that matches each thing in real life.
A wheel is shaped like a ___
A door is shaped like a ___
A sandwich cut in half diagonally is a ___
A dice face is shaped like a ___
More Real-Life Shape Questions
Circle the shape that matches each thing in real life.
A coin is shaped like a ___
A picture frame is shaped like a ___
A slice of watermelon is shaped like a ___
A window pane is shaped like a ___
Sort Real Things by Shape
Sort each real-life thing into the correct shape column.
Sort More Real Things by Shape
Sort each real-life thing into the correct shape column.
Same or Different?
Are these two shapes the same or different?
A square and a rectangle — are they the same shape?
A big circle and a small circle — are they the same shape?
A triangle and a diamond — are they the same?
Same Shape or Different Shape?
Think about the shape, not the size or colour. Are they the same or different?
A big square and a small square — same shape?
A tall triangle and a short triangle — same shape?
A circle and a diamond — same shape?
A diamond and a square — same shape?
What Is Different?
Circle what is DIFFERENT about these shapes.
A square and a rectangle both have 4 sides. What is different?
A big triangle and a small triangle. What is different?
A circle and a square. What is different?
How Are They Different?
Circle what is DIFFERENT about these shapes.
A triangle has 3 sides. A square has 4 sides. What is different?
A circle and a triangle. What is different?
A rectangle and a diamond both have 4 sides. What is different?
Draw Your Own Shapes
In each box, draw the shape named. Make them big and clear!
Draw These Shapes from Memory
Without looking at examples, draw each shape from memory. Think about the sides and corners!
Shape Riddles
Solve each shape riddle. Circle the answer.
I have fewer sides than a square but more than a circle. What am I?
I look like a square but I'm tilted on my side. What am I?
I have the same number of sides as a square, but my sides are not all equal. What am I?
More Shape Riddles
Solve each shape riddle. Circle the answer.
I have no corners and I can roll. What am I?
I have 4 equal sides but I am not tilted. What am I?
I have the fewest sides of any shape with straight edges. What am I?
I have 4 corners and 2 of my sides are longer than the other 2. What am I?
Shape Challenge
Think carefully! Circle the best answer.
How many triangles can you make from a square cut diagonally?
If you cut a rectangle in half, what shapes could you get?
Which shape can roll?
Which shape is the strongest for building?
More Shape Challenges
Think carefully! Circle the best answer.
Which shape has the most corners: triangle, square, or circle?
If you fold a square in half, what shape do you get?
Which shape has NO straight lines?
A rectangle and a square both have 4 sides. What makes a square special?
Shape Properties Match
Draw a line to match each description to the correct shape.
More Shape Properties Match
Draw a line to match each description to the correct shape.
How Many Shapes Can You See?
A house drawing has a square body, a triangle roof, a rectangle door, and 2 circle windows. How many of each?
How many squares?
How many triangles?
How many rectangles?
How many circles?
Count the Shapes in the Picture
A robot is made from: a square head, a rectangle body, 2 rectangle arms, 2 rectangle legs, and 2 circle eyes. How many of each?
How many squares?
How many rectangles?
How many circles?
How many shapes in total?
Flat or Solid?
Flat shapes are like drawings on paper. Solid shapes are like real things you can hold. Circle the answer.
A drawing of a circle is ___
A ball you can hold is ___
A square on paper is ___
A box you can pick up is ___
More Flat or Solid?
Is it flat (like a drawing) or solid (like something you can pick up and hold)?
A triangle drawn on paper is ___
A tin can from the cupboard is ___
A rectangle on a poster is ___
A party hat you can wear is ___
3D Shapes: Sphere, Cube, Cone, Cylinder
3D shapes are solid — you can hold them! Circle the correct name.
A ball is shaped like a ___
A dice/box is shaped like a ___
An ice cream cone is shaped like a ___
A tin of beans is shaped like a ___
Name That 3D Shape!
Circle the correct name for each 3D shape.
This shape is round like a ball.
This shape has flat square faces.
This shape has a point at the top.
This shape is like a can.
Match 3D Shapes to Real Things
Draw a line to match each 3D shape to something in real life.
Match More 3D Shapes to Real Things
Draw a line to match each 3D shape to something in real life.
Sort: Flat (2D) or Solid (3D)?
Sort each shape. Is it flat (you can draw it) or solid (you can hold it)?
Sort More Shapes: Flat or Solid?
Sort each shape. Is it flat (2D) or solid (3D)?
3D Shape Properties
Circle the correct answer about 3D shapes.
Which 3D shape can roll?
Which 3D shape has flat faces that are all squares?
Which 3D shape has a point at the top?
Which 3D shape has two flat circle faces?
More 3D Shape Properties
Circle the correct answer about 3D shapes.
Which 3D shape cannot roll at all?
Which 3D shape looks the same from every direction?
Which 3D shape has both a flat face and a point?
Which 3D shape can slide but not roll?
True or False: 3D Shape Facts
Circle True or False.
A sphere has no flat faces.
A cube has 6 flat faces.
A cone can roll.
A cylinder has 2 flat circle faces.
Explain WHY It's That Shape
Name the shape and explain HOW you know. For example: 'It is a triangle because it has 3 sides and 3 corners.'
A stop sign is an octagon because:
A clock face is a circle because:
A slice of pizza is a triangle because:
A book cover is a rectangle because:
Draw and Describe
Draw each shape. Then write how many sides and corners it has.
Draw a triangle. It has ___ sides and ___ corners.
Draw a rectangle. It has ___ sides and ___ corners.
Draw a shape with NO sides and NO corners. It is called a ___.
Describe the Shape
Write about each shape. How many sides and corners does it have? What does it look like?
A square has ___ sides and ___ corners. It looks like:
A diamond has ___ sides and ___ corners. It looks like:
What is the difference between a square and a rectangle?
Shape Hunt Journal
Think about shapes you see every day. Write or draw your answers.
Name 3 things at home that are shaped like a circle:
Name 3 things at home that are shaped like a rectangle:
Name something you have seen that is shaped like a sphere (3D ball shape):
Trace the Basic Shapes
Trace over each shape carefully. Say the name of each shape as you trace it.
How Many Sides?
Circle the correct number of sides for each shape.
A triangle has ___ sides.
A square has ___ sides.
A circle has ___ sides.
A rectangle has ___ sides.
Sort: Curved or Straight Sides?
Sort these shapes into the correct column.
Match the Shape to Its Description
Draw a line from each shape name to its description.
Shape Riddles
Read each riddle and circle the correct shape name.
I have 3 sides and 3 corners. What am I?
I have 4 equal sides and 4 corners. What am I?
I have no corners and no sides. What am I?
I have 4 sides but they are not all equal. What am I?
Count the Shapes
Count the shapes in each row. Write the total.
Sort: 2D or 3D Shapes?
Sort these shapes into flat (2D) or solid (3D).
3D Shape Names
Circle the correct name for each 3D shape.
A ball is shaped like a...
A dice is shaped like a...
A tin can is shaped like a...
An ice cream cone is shaped like a...
Shapes in My World
Look around you and find objects that match each shape. Write them.
Something shaped like a circle: _______________
Something shaped like a square: _______________
Something shaped like a triangle: _______________
Something shaped like a rectangle: _______________
Shape Pattern — Continue It
Look at the shape pattern. Draw what comes next in the empty boxes.
Match 3D Shapes to Real Objects
Draw a line to match each 3D shape to a real-world object.
Design a Shape Picture
Use circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles to draw a picture. Label each shape you used.
Draw your picture using shapes:
I used these shapes: _______________
Corners and Sides Challenge
Answer these questions about shape properties.
Which shape has the most sides of these: circle, triangle, square?
A shape with 3 corners also has how many sides?
Which TWO shapes both have 4 sides?
Count Shapes in the Room
Look around the room. Count each type of shape and write the total.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Circles | ||
Squares | ||
Triangles | ||
Rectangles |
Sort: Has Corners or No Corners?
Sort each shape into the correct column.
Shapes Number Bonds
Shapes were sorted into two groups. Fill in the missing number.
Compare Shape Counts
Look at each pair of shape groups. Circle the group with MORE shapes.
Which group has more circles?
Which group has more triangles?
Are these groups equal?
Order Shapes by Number of Sides
Write 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th to order these shapes from fewest sides to most sides.
Shapes in Nature
Nature is full of shapes! Think and write your answers.
A shape I see in nature that is like a circle: _______________
A shape I see in nature that is like a triangle: _______________
A shape that is hard to find in nature: _______________
Shape Tally Results
After a shape hunt, children recorded their results. Answer the questions.
| Circles found | |
| Squares found | |
| Triangles found | |
| Rectangles found |
Which shape was found the most?
Which shape was found the least?
How many shapes were found altogether?
Count Shapes on a Page
These ten frames show how many of each shape appeared on a page. Count and write the total.
Describe a Shape to a Friend
Describe a shape using only clues about its sides and corners. Do not say its name!
My shape has ___ sides and ___ corners.
Clue 1: _______________
Clue 2: _______________
The shape is: _______________
Try This at Home!
Shapes are everywhere! Explore them with your hands and eyes.
- 1Go on a shape hunt — find circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles around the house. Take photos or draw what you find!
- 2Find 3D shapes in the kitchen: a ball (sphere), a cereal box (rectangular prism), a can (cylinder), an ice cream cone (cone).
- 3Make shapes with playdough, sticks, or pipe cleaners. How many sides? How many corners?
- 4Play 'Guess My Shape' — describe a shape using sides and corners, and your child guesses what it is.