Unlock your child's potential with our engaging "Identifying Shapes" worksheets tailored for ages 5-9. These printable activities are designed to help young learners recognize and identify various shapes while enhancing their cognitive and fine motor skills. Perfect for both classroom and home use, our worksheets support foundational geometry lessons through fun and interactive exercises. Whether your child is just starting to learn basic shapes or moving on to more complex figures, Kids Academy offers an array of activities to ensure a comprehensive understanding. Download now to give your child a head start in math and geometry skills!


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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 that significantly impacts a child's cognitive development and academic success. For children aged 5-9, understanding shapes goes beyond simple recognition; it's about forming the building blocks for more complex mathematical and spatial reasoning skills. This age group is at a crucial stage where their brains absorb and categorize visual information efficiently. Learning to identify shapes enhances their ability to recognize patterns, essential for problem-solving in mathematics and everyday life.

Shapes also play a pivotal role in developing language and literacy skills. When children describe shapes using terms like "sides," "corners," or "symmetry," they are practicing descriptive vocabulary, which boosts their overall language development. This descriptive language and spatial awareness translate into better reading comprehension and writing abilities.

Moreover, shaping identification cultivates fine motor skills. Activities like drawing, cutting, and assembling shape-related projects improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity. For older kids in this range, it sets the groundwork for geometry and trigonometry, making future learning more accessible.

Emotionally and socially, working with shapes can be a collaborative and enjoyable activity, enhancing teamwork and sharing skills during group projects. Therefore, parents and teachers should prioritize shape identification to holistically boost a child's intellectual, linguistic, and motor development.