Classifying Shapes with Formal Terms
Trace and Name These Shapes
Trace each shape and write its name underneath.
Trace More Shapes
Trace each shape carefully.
Match Shape Names to Properties
Draw a line to match each shape to its description.
More Shape Matching
Match each shape to its description.
How Many Sides?
Circle the correct number of sides.
A triangle has ___ sides
A rectangle has ___ sides
A hexagon has ___ sides
A pentagon has ___ sides
More Sides and Corners
Circle the correct answer.
An octagon has ___ sides
A square has ___ corners
A circle has ___ corners
A triangle has ___ corners
Count the Shapes
Count how many of each shape you see.
Sort Shapes by Sides
Sort these shapes by number of sides.
Name These Shapes
Write the name of each shape described.
3 sides and 3 corners: ___
4 equal sides and 4 right angles: ___
6 sides and 6 corners: ___
No sides and no corners: ___
Which Shape Matches the Description?
Circle the shape that matches the description.
4 sides and 4 right angles
3 sides and 3 corners
4 equal sides and 4 right angles
6 straight sides
More Shape Identification
Circle the correct shape.
5 sides and 5 corners
8 sides and 8 corners
No straight sides
4 sides but NOT a rectangle
Sort by Number of Sides
Sort these shapes into groups.
Count Shapes in the Picture
Count each type of shape you see in the picture and record using tallies.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Triangles | ||
Squares | ||
Circles | ||
Rectangles |
Faces, Edges and Corners
Circle the correct answer about 3D shapes.
A cube has ___ faces
A sphere has ___ flat faces
A cylinder has ___ flat faces
A cone has ___ flat face(s)
Match 3D Shapes to Features
Match each 3D shape to its description.
Sort: Has Corners or No Corners?
Sort these shapes.
True or False? Shape Facts
Circle TRUE or FALSE.
A square is a special type of rectangle
All rectangles have 4 right angles
A triangle can have a right angle
A circle has 1 side
More Shape True or False
Circle TRUE or FALSE.
All squares are rectangles
All rectangles are squares
A hexagon has more sides than a pentagon
A sphere can roll
Match Shape to Feature
Match each shape to its key feature.
Describe These Shapes
Use formal maths words (sides, corners, right angles) to describe each shape.
Describe a rectangle:
Describe a triangle:
Describe a hexagon:
Draw and Label Shapes
Draw each shape and label the sides and corners.
Draw a pentagon (5 sides)
Draw a hexagon (6 sides)
Draw a rectangle with 4 right angles
What Shape Am I?
Read the clue and circle the shape.
I have 4 equal sides but no right angles
I have no sides and no corners
I have 5 sides and 5 corners
I have 4 sides, 4 right angles, but my sides are not all equal
Match Shapes to Everyday Objects
Match each shape to an object that has that shape.
Match 3D Shapes to Everyday Objects
Match each 3D shape to an everyday object.
2D or 3D?
Is each shape 2D (flat) or 3D (solid)?
A square drawn on paper
A ball
A triangle drawn on paper
A dice
Sort: 2D or 3D Shapes?
Sort these shapes.
Sort: Has Right Angles or Not?
Sort these shapes.
Sides and Corners
A shape has the same number of sides as corners. Fill in the missing number.
Shape Riddles
Write the name of the shape described.
I have 4 sides. All my sides are equal. All my angles are right angles. I am a ___
I have 3 straight sides and 3 corners. I am a ___
I have no corners, no sides, and I am perfectly round. I am a ___
I have 6 sides and 6 corners. I am a ___
Compare Two Shapes
Write how the shapes are the same and different.
How are a square and a rectangle the SAME? ___ How are they DIFFERENT? ___
How are a triangle and a pentagon the SAME? ___ How are they DIFFERENT? ___
Home Activity: Shape Hunt
Find and classify shapes at home!
- 1Find 5 objects at home that are rectangles. How many sides do they have?
- 2Can you find a hexagon shape anywhere? (Hint: look at bolts or tiles!)
- 3Draw a picture using only triangles, squares and circles.
- 4Describe a shape to someone without saying its name. Can they guess?
Trace the Number of Sides
Trace these numbers — they represent the number of sides different shapes have.
Trace and Count Sides
Trace each shape and count its sides and corners.
Trace 3D Object Faces
Trace these shapes — they are the faces of 3D objects.
Count Shape Sides
Count the total sides for each group of shapes.
Count Corners
Count the total corners for each group.
Sides of Shapes Pattern
Fill in the missing number of sides.
Total Sides
Add the sides of two shapes to find the total.
Match 3D Shapes to Descriptions
Match each 3D shape to its description.
Match Shapes to Their Properties
Match each shape to one of its properties.
Name the 3D Shape
Circle the correct name.
This 3D shape has 6 faces all the same size. It is a...
This 3D shape has a circular base and a pointed top. It is a...
This 3D shape has no flat faces. It is a...
This 3D shape has 2 circular faces and 1 curved surface. It is a...
Which Shape Has More Sides?
Circle the shape that has more sides.
Triangle or square?
Pentagon or hexagon?
Octagon or heptagon?
Hexagon or rectangle?
Sort: Curved or Straight Edges?
Sort these shapes.
Sort: 2D or 3D?
Sort these shapes.
Shape Count Survey
Count shapes found around the classroom and record using tally marks.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Rectangles | ||
Circles | ||
Triangles | ||
Other |
Shapes in Art
Read the picture graph about shapes used in artworks.
| Triangles | |
| Squares | |
| Circles | |
| Diamonds |
Which shape was used the most?
How many shapes were used in total?
How many more circles than squares?
Compare Shape Sides
Circle the shape with more sides.
Triangle sides vs pentagon sides?
Hexagon sides vs square sides?
Octagon sides vs heptagon sides?
Rhombus sides vs square sides?
Shape Properties Table
Complete the properties table for each shape.
Pentagon: sides = ___, corners = ___, right angles = ___
Rectangle: sides = ___, corners = ___, right angles = ___
Hexagon: sides = ___, corners = ___, right angles = ___
Triangle: sides = ___, corners = ___, right angles = ___
Design a Shape Picture
Design a picture using at least 5 different shapes. Label each one.
Draw your shape picture here:
Shapes I used: ___
Total number of sides in my picture: ___
Shape Investigation — Symmetry
A line of symmetry divides a shape into two equal halves.
Circle: how many lines of symmetry? ___
Square: how many lines of symmetry? ___
Rectangle: how many lines of symmetry? ___
Triangle (equilateral): how many lines of symmetry? ___
Trace Shape Sides Numbers
Trace these numbers — the number of sides each shape has.
Match 3D Shape to its Face Shape
Match each 3D shape to the 2D shape that forms its face.
What Shape Is This?
Circle the correct shape name.
A shape with 6 equal sides
A shape with 8 sides
A shape with all sides equal and 4 right angles
A shape with 3 sides and no right angles
Sort 3D Shapes
Sort these 3D shapes into groups.
Count Shapes in a Picture
Count each type of shape in the picture.
Shape Sides Sequence
Fill in the missing number of sides.
Sides of Two Shapes
Add the sides of two shapes together.
Shape Corners
Each dot = one corner. Count the corners.
Shapes Found in the Classroom
Record how many of each shape you find.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
Circles | ||
Rectangles | ||
Triangles | ||
Other shapes |
Shapes in Architecture
Read the graph and answer the questions.
| Rectangles | |
| Triangles | |
| Circles | |
| Diamonds |
Which shape is most common in buildings?
How many more rectangles than circles?
How many shapes in total?
3D Shape Properties
Fill in the properties of each 3D shape.
Cube: faces = ___, edges = ___, vertices = ___
Rectangular prism: faces = ___, edges = ___, vertices = ___
Pyramid (square base): faces = ___, edges = ___, vertices = ___
Shapes in the Environment
Find shapes in your world.
Name 3 things that are rectangular: ___, ___, ___
Name 2 things that are circular: ___, ___
Can you find a hexagon in real life? Where? ___
Draw a picture using only triangles and rectangles: