Discover our engaging shape identification worksheets designed specifically for children aged 8-9! These resources promote essential visual learning skills while making geometry fun and interactive. Through a variety of activities, including colorful visuals and challenging exercises, kids will enhance their understanding of shapes, learn to distinguish between them, and apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Ideal for classroom use or at-home learning, these worksheets support kids in building critical observation skills and confidence in their mathematical abilities. Foster a solid foundation in shape recognition and geometry with our thoughtfully crafted worksheets, designed to captivate and educate your child effectively!


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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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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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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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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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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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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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Adding up to 100: Page 70
Adding up to 100: Page 70

Adding up to 100: Page 70

Adding up to 100: Page 70
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 43
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 43
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Geometry riddles worksheet
Geometry riddles worksheet

Geometry Riddles Printable

Review geometry terms with your child using this challenging worksheet of tricky riddles. Identifying and counting vertices, edges, and faces of shapes becomes fun as they solve the riddles!
Geometry Riddles Printable
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Fractions of shapes worksheet
Fractions of shapes worksheet

Fractions of Shapes: Math Concept Worksheet

Fractions can be tricky, but with pictures to illustrate them, they become much easier to understand. Our fractions of shapes worksheet is a great way to help children visualize fractions and gain a better understanding of them.
Fractions of Shapes: Math Concept Worksheet
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Shape identification is a foundational skill for students aged 8-9 that transcends basic geometry; it lays the groundwork for critical thinking and problem-solving. At this age, children are naturally curious and explorative, making it the ideal time to engage them in recognizing and categorizing shapes. Being able to identify shapes helps refine their observational skills and enhances spatial awareness, essential for mathematical understanding and real-world applications.

Parents and teachers should care because shape identification fosters cognitive development by encouraging pattern recognition and analytical thinking. Children learn to connect concepts such as area, perimeter, and volume, which are crucial in advanced mathematics. Furthermore, understanding shapes helps enhance creativity—students apply these concepts in art, design, and even daily problem-solving, enriching their learning experience.

Additionally, promoting shape identification can aid in combating learning gaps. Engaging activities and hands-on learning cater to diverse learners, ensuring that each child builds a strong mathematical foundation. In essence, shape identification is not merely about learning shapes; it builds the essential skills children need in math, science, and creative fields, thus playing a vital role in their overall development and future academic success.