Discover our engaging shape identification worksheets designed specifically for children ages 6-8! These worksheets provide fun-filled activities that help young learners explore and recognize various shapes in an interactive way. From circles to triangles and squares, kids will enhance their geometry skills while developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our resources feature colorful illustrations and varying levels of difficulty to suit different learning stages. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, these worksheets make learning shapes exciting and effective. Boost your child's confidence in mathematics while fostering a solid foundation for future learning with our expertly crafted shape identification activities!


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Preschool geometry worksheet
Preschool geometry worksheet

Geometry Worksheet

Geometry can be fun for kids! They explore shapes that create their favorite pics and objects. This preschool worksheet explains that rectangles have four sides, then kids color rectangles on a funny robot!
Geometry Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 57
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 55
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 8
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Adding up to 1000: Page 57
Adding up to 1000: Page 57

Adding up to 1000: Page 57

Adding up to 1000: Page 57
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Plane Geometry Sides for 1st Grade
Plane Geometry Sides for 1st Grade

Plane Geometry: Sides Printable

Plane Geometry: Sides Printable
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Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Superman
Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Superman

Superman Maze Worksheet

Kids can help a dog get to the superhero uniform by tracing the path through the maze. It's fun and helps develop handwriting skills. Get more free printable mazes at Kids Academy!
Superman Maze Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 49
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 49
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 49
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Shapes maze printable worksheet
Shapes maze printable worksheet

Shape Maze Worksheet

Test your child's geometry knowledge with this fun printable maze! They'll need to identify shapes with 8 vertices to find their way through the maze and get the correct answer.
Shape Maze Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 5
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Comparing Triangles Squares Worksheet
Comparing Triangles Squares Worksheet

Comparing Triangles Squares Worksheet

Squares and triangles are different in the number of sides they have. Challenge kids to compare them with this fun worksheet! Read the descriptions at the top, then use the left and right shapes to match up the middle ones. Go down the page, joining the middle shapes to the side using the dotted lines!
Comparing Triangles Squares Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 20
Adding up to 1000: Page 20

Adding up to 1000: Page 20

Adding up to 1000: Page 20
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Triangle Rectangle Worksheet
Triangle Rectangle Worksheet

Triangle Rectangle Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps kids draw rectangles and triangles. Have your child trace the pizza and cracker shapes to become familiar, then try their own. Perfect for second graders! Coloring and creativity make this fun and educational.
Triangle Rectangle Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 10
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 10
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 10
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 46
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 46
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 46
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Schoolbag Arrays Worksheet
Schoolbag Arrays Worksheet

Schoolbag Arrays Worksheet

Help your child spot the correct arrays in this worksheet: having them count the items in each and check the boxes for the ones with 15 objects. Ask them to differentiate between rows and columns and explain which ones match the equation 5+5+5=15.
Schoolbag Arrays Worksheet
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 9
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 9

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 9

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 9
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Place Value: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Place Value: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Place Value: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Test your child's math skills without them realizing it! This fun worksheet looks at the states and regions of the U.S. and your child can compare numbers greater or lesser than the other. It's the perfect way to assess your child's number sense without them knowing.
Place Value: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Geometry Review Printable Worksheet
Geometry Review Printable Worksheet

Geometry Review Printable

Repetition is key to success; give your child the practice they need with this geometry worksheet.
Geometry Review Printable
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Is It a Triangle? Worksheet
Is It a Triangle? Worksheet

Is It a Triangle? Worksheet

Young kids need to learn to identify basic shapes for math. Show them what a triangle looks like with this fun worksheet. They can look around their environment for everyday objects shaped like a triangle and circle them on the sheet. Download now and start learning what a triangle is!
Is It a Triangle? Worksheet
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Geometric Shapes for Kids: Draw a Rhombus And a Hexahedron PDF
Geometric Shapes for Kids: Draw a Rhombus And a Hexahedron PDF

Draw a Rhombus And a Hexahedron Printable

Trace, draw and recognize shapes like rhombus, hexahedron and more! Start with the firefly to trace a rhombus, then use the yellow kite to remember the shape. Use the light to trace and draw a hexahedron. Learn with the best!
Draw a Rhombus And a Hexahedron Printable
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Shape Explosion Worksheet
Shape Explosion Worksheet

Shape Explosion Worksheet

This worksheet shows students how some shapes explode into two or more equal parts. On the left side are four shapes, each splitting into two or more parts. Ask your child to point out which shape has the smaller share, and help them circle the correct number of shares.
Shape Explosion Worksheet
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Coloring Page: Number 2
Coloring Page: Number 2

Number 2 Printable

Help your child learn to recognize the number two with these cats and their yarn balls. Print this coloring page – it's great for counting and coloring fun! Your child will develop basic numeracy skills as they visually see numbers in action.
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Number 2 Printable
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 19
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 19
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 19
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Shape identification is crucial for children aged 6 to 8, as it lays the foundation for essential cognitive and spatial skills. During this developmental stage, children are learning to recognize and categorize the world around them, and understanding shapes is fundamental to this process. By identifying different shapes, children develop observation and reasoning skills, enhancing their ability to classify and organize information.

Furthermore, shape recognition supports mathematical aptitude. It introduces concepts of geometry, measurement, and symmetry, fostering a deeper understanding of spatial relationships. Early mastery of these concepts paves the way for more advanced mathematical skills later in life.

Shape identification also encourages creativity and problem-solving. Children learn to identify and use shapes in art and design, allowing them to express themselves while enhancing critical thinking skills. Additionally, this learning process improves fine motor skills, as children manipulate objects to explore shapes in various contexts.

Ultimately, when parents and teachers prioritize shape identification, they contribute to a child's overall cognitive development. By nurturing these skills at an early age, caregivers help children acquire the tools they need for future academic success and everyday life challenges. Therefore, investing in shape identification is an essential part of fostering well-rounded, capable learners.