Check out this FREE "Shape Recognition" Trial Lesson for age 7!

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Shape Sorter Worksheet
Shape Sorter Worksheet

Shape Sorter Worksheet

Ask your child if they know halves and fourths. If not, explain that halves are when a shape is divided into two equal parts and fourths is when a shape is divided into four equal parts. Look through this worksheet with your child and let them trace the dotted lines to the correct answer to show whether the shapes are cut into halves or fourths.
Shape Sorter Worksheet
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Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet
Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet

Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet

Before starting this worksheet, ask your kids what shapes they know and point out the 2D and 3D shapes on it. Help your kids trace the 2D shapes and then match them to the 3D versions. It'll be a fun new world for your kids to explore!
Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet
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3D Shapes Quest Worksheet
3D Shapes Quest Worksheet

3D Shapes Quest Worksheet

Ask your child if they know what faces of shapes are. If not, explain that faces are flat surfaces on shapes. Ask what a square and rectangle have in common - both have four faces. Your child's task is to circle shapes with more than 1 and less than 6 faces in this exercise.
3D Shapes Quest Worksheet
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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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Playground Sorting Worksheet
Playground Sorting Worksheet

Playground Worksheet

Head to the park with this playground worksheet! It strengthens sorting and cognitive skills while encouraging problem solving. Plus, it's fun-filled and engaging! When finished, head out to the park to see what items your child finds in the playground!
Playground Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 67
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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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3D Shapes in Real Life Cone Printable
3D Shapes in Real Life Cone Printable

Shapes in Real Life: Cone Worksheet

Help your child get ahead in math by learning about geometry, including 3D objects, with this 3D shapes in real life cone worksheet.
Shapes in Real Life: Cone Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 18
Adding up to 1000: Page 18

Adding up to 1000: Page 18

Adding up to 1000: Page 18
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 21
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 49
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 49
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 49
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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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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 43
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 43

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 43

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 43
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Take a Look - Part 1 Worksheet
Take a Look - Part 1 Worksheet

Take a Look - Part 1 Worksheet

Young learners gain understanding when using picture clues when reading. Looking at illustrations can help students learn the meaning of key vocabulary when reading fiction or informational text. Ask your students to look at the worksheet and observe what they can learn from the picture. It's a great comprehension strategy for early readers.
Take a Look - Part 1 Worksheet
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Cutting in Halves Worksheet
Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Show your child how to divide a whole shape, like a square, into smaller pieces to become fractions. Point out when a shape is divided into two equal parts, it's called a half. Look at the worksheet together, and identify all rectangles that are cut in half (½).
Cutting in Halves Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 57
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Cutting Rectangles with Little Sunshine Worksheet
Cutting Rectangles with Little Sunshine Worksheet

Cutting Rectangles with Little Sunshine Worksheet

Introduce Little Sunshine to your students. Help them to cut rectangles into two or four equal parts by tracing the dotted lines. It's easy - the lines divide them evenly. Encourage your students to help Little Sunshine complete the task!
Cutting Rectangles with Little Sunshine Worksheet
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How to Draw House Worksheet
How to Draw House Worksheet

How to Draw House Worksheet

Does your child love to draw? Why not try teaching them some easy tricks? Get them to follow directions on this worksheet and learn how to draw a house. Read the questions at the end and ensure they get the answers right. Your kids will surely love it!
How to Draw House Worksheet
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Circle Laser Cutting Worksheet
Circle Laser Cutting Worksheet

Circle Laser Cutting Worksheet

Encourage your kids to learn geometry! Remind them that when shapes are cut into two equal parts, they are called halves. Have them look at the circles in the worksheet, and trace the lines that cut the circles in half. Geometry is an essential part of education, and although it may not be exciting, it's a valuable skill to have.
Circle Laser Cutting Worksheet
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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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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 45
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 45
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 45
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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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Piece it together Worksheet
Piece it together Worksheet

Piece it together Worksheet

Help your kids learn fractions! Even if they're not eager, teach them as they get older. Teachers will provide enough lessons and homework, but you can go a step further. Look at a worksheet with your kids and help them circle the piece that would make the pie whole.
Piece it together Worksheet
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Whole Shape from Halves, Thirds and Fourths Worksheet
Whole Shape from Halves, Thirds and Fourths Worksheet

Whole Shape from Halves, Thirds and Fourths Worksheet

Explain to your students that they can make a new shape by combining halves, thirds, and fourths of a shape. Show them the worksheet with the rectangle at the top and ask them to find which sets of halves, thirds, and fourths make it. Have them check all the correct sets.
Whole Shape from Halves, Thirds and Fourths Worksheet
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Shape recognition is a fundamental skill for 7-year-olds that lays the groundwork for many areas of learning and development. At this age, children are often introduced to more complex geometric concepts, and a solid grasp of shapes enhances their problem-solving abilities, spatial awareness, and cognitive skills. Recognizing shapes allows children to categorize objects, making sense of their physical environment, which is crucial in subjects like math and science.

Moreover, mastery of shape recognition fosters creativity and artistic expression. When children can identify and manipulate shapes, they can create drawings, models, and crafts, enriching their imagination and fine motor skills. Encouraging recognition of shapes in various contexts—like in nature, art, or architecture—enhances observations and critical thinking.

For parents and teachers, promoting shape recognition supports early literacy. Many letters and numbers stem from shapes, allowing children to make connections across disciplines. As they engage in discussions about shapes, they are also expanding their vocabulary and communication skills.

Overall, nurturing shape recognition in 7-year-olds equips them with vital tools for learning, creating a strong foundation for academic success and fostering a lifelong love of exploration and understanding the world around them.