Introduce your 6-year-old to the exciting world of geometry with our Comparing Shapes Worksheets! Designed specifically for young learners, these worksheets help kids develop critical thinking and observational skills by comparing and contrasting a variety of shapes. Each engaging activity encourages children to recognize different shapes, understand their properties, and identify similarities and differences, laying the foundation for more advanced math concepts. Our colorful, kid-friendly worksheets make learning fun and interactive, helping your child to gain confidence in their math abilities. Explore our collection today and watch your child grow into a little math whiz!


Check out this FREE "Comparing shapes" Trial Lesson for age 6!

Draw and Name Shapes up to 6 Sided Shapes & Cubes

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Twin Shapes Worksheet
Twin Shapes Worksheet

Twin Shapes Worksheet

Your students' goal in this worksheet is to find the twin shapes: drawing a line between two shapes made of the same parts. Likely, the first shapes encountered were circles, triangles, rectangles and squares - examples of which are seen frequently in everyday life. Encourage them to apply what they know and work out which is the twin shape!
Twin Shapes Worksheet
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Comparing Squares Rectangles Worksheet
Comparing Squares Rectangles Worksheet

Comparing Squares Rectangles Worksheet

Help your little learner distinguish rectangles from squares with this fun geometry worksheet from Kids Academy! Read the definitions at the top, use the shapes on either side as a guide, then trace over the dotted line to match the rectangles and squares!
Comparing Squares Rectangles 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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Comparing shapes is a foundational skill in early childhood education that serves as an essential building block for more advanced mathematical concepts. For 6-year-olds, learning to compare shapes helps develop critical thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. By identifying similarities and differences between diverse shapes, children enhance their observational skills, which are crucial for cognitive development.

From an educational perspective, comparing shapes introduces young learners to geometry's basic principles. Recognizing patterns, understanding symmetry, and distinguishing between different geometric figures lay the groundwork for more complex mathematical concepts they will encounter in later grades. This practice also supports the development of vocabulary and language skills as children learn to describe the attributes of shapes—such as sides, corners, and angles—using precise terminology.

Moreover, shape comparison activities often encourage hands-on learning and collaboration, fostering social skills such as communication and teamwork. When children work together to solve shape-related puzzles or games, they practice articulating their thoughts and listening to others, which are valuable interpersonal skills.

From a parent's perspective, engaging in shape comparison can be a fun and interactive way to bond with their child while supporting their educational journey. By understanding the importance of comparing shapes, parents and teachers can better appreciate its role in creating a well-rounded and inquisitive young learner.