Unlock your child's potential with our "Identifying Shapes Worksheets" designed specifically for ages 5-8! These engaging worksheets help young learners recognize and understand various shapes, enhancing their geometric vocabulary and observational skills. Each activity is crafted to be fun and interactive, keeping children motivated and eager to learn. By working through a variety of exercises, kids will improve their ability to identify basic shapes, differentiate between them, and apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Perfect for classroom use or at home, these worksheets provide an excellent foundation for future math skills. Start your journey in shape identification today!


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Two Dimensional Shapes: Vertices
Two Dimensional Shapes: Vertices

Two–Dimensional Shapes: Vertices Printable

This colorful worksheet teaches kids geometry by introducing them to two-dimensional shapes and vertices. Kids can practice counting vertices and learn an important new math term in an easy to understand way. Boost your child's knowledge of geometry today!
Two–Dimensional Shapes: Vertices Printable
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 52
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 52
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 52
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 17
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 17
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 17
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 43
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 66
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Robot Fun Worksheet
Robot Fun Worksheet

Robot Fun Worksheet

Help your child learn about basic shapes with this fun robot worksheet! Kids practice identifying circles, squares, rectangles and triangles, then color each shape according to directions. Make math practice enjoyable with this coloring page that teaches all four basic shapes - it's an important math skill!
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Drawing a Triangle Worksheet
Drawing a Triangle Worksheet

Drawing a Triangle Worksheet

Help your child develop fine motor skills with this fun, traceable printable! It teaches them how to draw a triangle, with easy steps and cute picture motivation. They'll work on pre-writing skills, pencil position, and grip control without even realizing it. With this basic shape, they'll gain a foundation for strong writing and drawing skills.
Drawing a Triangle Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 6
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 6
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 6
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 70
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Adding up to 100: Page 23
Adding up to 100: Page 23

Adding up to 100: Page 23

Adding up to 100: Page 23
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 40
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 63
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 25
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 25
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 25
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Adding up to 50: Page 52
Adding up to 50: Page 52

Adding up to 50: Page 52

Adding up to 50: Page 52
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 70
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 70
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 70
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 37
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 37
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 37
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 13
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 13
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 13
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 40
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 40

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 40

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 40
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X Marks the Spot Worksheet
X Marks the Spot Worksheet

X Marks the Spot Worksheet

Let your kids explore the world of pirates! Ask them what they know about them, what they do and the phrases they like. Download the printout and point at the images, asking them to tell you what they see. Help them tick the box for the number that makes the sentence true. Let them have fun learning about pirates! (80 words)
X Marks the Spot Worksheet
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 71
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 71

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 71

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 71
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 29
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Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet
Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet

Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet

Humans are social creatures and need to be punctual for things to run smoothly. For instance, a meeting with a friend requires a time to be agreed upon. Ask your kids what else needs to be punctual. Then, show them the worksheet and read the accompanying story. Get them to match clocks with the correct times.
Help Sarah Be on Time! Worksheet
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Earth's Systems: Assessment 1
Earth's Systems: Assessment 1

Earth's Systems: Assessment 1

Check your child's knowledge of weather basics with this quick printable worksheet! Using colorful pictures, instruct them to determine which thermometer shows a hotter reading and if water would be warmer in the sun or under clouds. Encourage kids to identify types of weather on the bottom of the page. Assess their readiness to move on!
Earth's Systems: Assessment 1
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 17
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 17

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 17

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 17
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Identifying shapes is a foundational skill for young children, particularly those aged 5 to 8. Understanding shapes not only enhances a child's ability to recognize and describe their environment but also lays the groundwork for critical cognitive development. Learning about shapes fosters spatial awareness, helping children make sense of the world around them. This skill is essential in various subjects like mathematics, art, and even science.

When children can identify and differentiate shapes, it boosts their ability to solve problems and develop logical thinking. For instance, understanding shapes aids in learning about symmetry and patterns, which are crucial for higher-level math concepts. Moreover, recognizing shapes encourages creativity; children can use their shape knowledge in crafting and building, enhancing their fine motor skills.

Parents and teachers play a vital role in this process. By incorporating fun and engaging activities—such as shape scavenger hunts and hands-on crafts—adults can reinforce these skills effectively. Ultimately, fostering shape identification cultivates a strong foundation for more advanced educational pursuits, making it vital for parents and educators to prioritize this developmental milestone. Investing time in these early concepts not only supports academic success but also nurtures a child's confidence and curiosity in learning.