Identifying Shapes Worksheets for 1st Grade
Look at a drawn shape (circle, triangle, square, rectangle, or hexagon) and pick its name. 15 free printable worksheets, each with an answer key.
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Identifying Shapes: what children learn
This is the picture-based twin of "Names of Shapes" — instead of reading a description, kids recognize a shape directly from how it looks, which is the more everyday version of the skill.
Identifying Shapes: worked example
A drawn shape has 4 equal sides and 4 corners. square
A shape with 4 equal sides and 4 corners, drawn on the page, is a square.
Identifying Shapes: a common mistake to watch for
Kids sometimes name a shape by its color or size instead of its actual form — reminding them color never matters for naming a shape helps.
Identifying Shapes: how to help at home or in class
Cut out different shapes from colored paper in several sizes and orientations. Have your child sort them by name and count the sides and corners, tracing along each edge with a finger. Turn a triangle upside down to show it is still a triangle. Look for shapes on signs and windows. When your child can recognize a shape whatever its color, size or direction, move on to position words and counting places.
What is on these Identifying Shapes worksheets
This set has 15 different worksheets for 1st grade, with 9 questions on each and a matching answer key for every sheet. The instruction printed on each worksheet is: “Write the name of each shape.”
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