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Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on 2D Shapes for age 6-7!

Draw and Name Shapes up to 6 Sided Shapes & Cubes

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What Shape Am I? Worksheet
What Shape Am I? Worksheet

What Shape Am I? Worksheet

Help your child read each sentence in this colorful worksheet. Have them identify the shapes described and check the boxes. To prepare, ask simple questions like "How many sides does a triangle have?" and "Which shape has 4 equal sides?" Your child will become more skilled at shapes by the end of this activity.
What Shape Am I? Worksheet
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Twin Shapes Dot-to-Dot Worksheet
Twin Shapes Dot-to-Dot Worksheet

Twin Shapes Dot-to-Dot Worksheet

Test your child's ability to copy with this worksheet. Ask them to find and name the four shapes on the left. Then, they must match each with the dotted lines on the right. Help your child with all four shapes in this fun exercise.
Twin Shapes Dot-to-Dot Worksheet
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Using Squares to Make Rectangles Worksheet
Using Squares to Make Rectangles Worksheet

Using Squares to Make Rectangles Worksheet

Creating shapes from other shapes (composing shapes) develops spatial skills, an essential geometry standard for young students. This worksheet introduces familiar square objects, then demonstrates how they create rectangles. Students practice tracing and then drawing the shape independently. Download this free math resource for the classroom today! (80 words)
Using Squares to Make Rectangles Worksheet
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Shapes and Names Matchup Worksheet
Shapes and Names Matchup Worksheet

Shapes and Names Matchup Worksheet

Introduce your students to shapes if they aren't familiar. Look at the sheet with them and ask them to identify shapes. Help them match each shape to its name, then trace the dotted lines to the answers. Even if they haven't seen shapes before, this exercise will be easy - with your help!
Shapes and Names Matchup Worksheet
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Geometric Shapes for Kids: Drawing Ovals And Triangles with Fun
Geometric Shapes for Kids: Drawing Ovals And Triangles with Fun

Drawing Ovals And Triangles with Fun Printable

Trace the face and draw missing ovals and triangles. Test your memory and recall shapes' names. Check if you remember how to draw them!
Drawing Ovals And Triangles with Fun Printable
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Shapes Matchup Worksheet
Shapes Matchup Worksheet

Shapes Matchup Worksheet

Explain to your kids that 3D shapes are the view from another angle, offering depth, height and width. This worksheet encourages them to match the 3D shapes to their 2D form. They can circle the flat shapes that match the 3D shapes in the printout.
Shapes Matchup Worksheet
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Build and Match Worksheet
Build and Match Worksheet

Build and Match Worksheet

This bright worksheet will get your kids excited to learn more! Use the colorful images and shapes to engage them and have them trace the parts to build the shape. This fun exercise will help them retain the lessons and make it an enjoyable experience.
Build and Match Worksheet
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Shape recognition is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in early childhood education, particularly for children ages 6-7. At this age, students are beginning to develop critical thinking and spatial awareness, which are essential for more complex mathematical concepts later on. Understanding 2D shapes—such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles—cultivates these skills and helps children learn to classify and communicate about the world around them.

Parents and teachers should be invested in promoting shape recognition because it lays the groundwork for geometry, measurements, and overall mathematical reasoning. Recognizing and understanding shapes not only engages children cognitively but also enhances their problem-solving abilities as they start to categorize items by shape, size, and color.

Furthermore, integrating shape recognition into everyday activities can boost children's creativity and connection to art, architecture, and nature. These skills contribute to improved fine motor coordination, as children often manipulate 2D shapes through drawing or crafting. Ultimately, fostering shape recognition enhances a child's self-confidence and nurtures a lifelong love for learning, making it imperative for educators and parents to prioritize this concept in early education.