Discover our engaging "Identifying Shapes" math worksheets tailored for children ages 5-8! These interactive resources are designed to help young learners recognize, name, and classify various shapes while developing essential math skills. Each worksheet features fun illustrations and age-appropriate activities, making learning shapes enjoyable and effective. From circles and squares to triangles and rectangles, your child will build a solid foundation in geometry. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our worksheets encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. Visit Kids Academy for a variety of printable worksheets that foster creativity and shape recognition in a playful and educational way!


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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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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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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 30
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Identifying shapes is a foundational math skill that plays a crucial role in a child's development, particularly for ages 5-8. Recognizing shapes enhances spatial awareness, which is essential for understanding geometry later in life. When children learn to identify and categorize shapes, they develop critical thinking skills, as they must discern differences and similarities among objects.

Moreover, shape recognition is closely tied to early literacy and language skills. As children describe shapes—using terms like “triangle,” “rectangle,” or “circle”—they expand their vocabulary and improve their ability to communicate effectively.

Incorporating shape identification into daily activities can also ignite a child's curiosity and creativity. Through engaging games and projects, children learn to see the world around them differently, recognizing the shapes in everyday objects or art.

Additionally, strong shape identification skills set the stage for more advanced concepts in mathematics, paving the way for success in subjects like geometry and measurement in later grades. For parents and teachers, fostering an early affinity for shapes means giving children a solid mathematical foundation that supports overall cognitive development and prepares them for future academic achievement. It’s an opportunity to instill confidence and curiosity in young learners, making math enjoyable.