Shapes Worksheets
Updated October 2026 · 6 free printables
2D and 3D shape worksheets for kindergarten and first grade: name the shapes, count sides and corners, color by shape, and name solids like cubes, cones and cylinders.
All 6 Shapes Worksheets, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection: what it practices, which grade it fits and a tip for each one.
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1. Name the 2D Shapes
A free printable name the 2d shapes worksheet with an answer key. Write the name of each shape: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval, diamond, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, star, heart, trapezoid. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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2. Color the Shapes
A free printable color the shapes worksheet with an answer key. Color the triangles red, the squares blue and the circles yellow. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners.
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3. Color by Shape
A free printable color by shape worksheet with an answer key. Triangles red, squares blue, circles yellow, rectangles green, hexagons orange, stars purple. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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4. Sides and Corners of Shapes
A free printable sides and corners of shapes worksheet with an answer key. Count the sides and the corners of each shape. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.
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5. Name the 3D Shapes
A free printable name the 3d shapes worksheet with an answer key. Write the name of each solid: cube, sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid, rectangular prism. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.
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6. Name the 2D Shapes (1St Grade)
A free printable name the 2d shapes worksheet with an answer key. Write the name of each shape: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval, diamond, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, star, heart, trapezoid. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.
Tips for shapes worksheets
- Count the corners with a finger, touching each one, so none are counted twice.
- A square is a special rectangle: four equal sides and four square corners.
- Turn the page around: a shape is the same shape even when it is rotated.
Fun math facts
- A circle has no corners and one curved side.
- Bees build hexagons because they tile a surface with no gaps and use the least wax.
- Stop signs are octagons so drivers recognize them even from the back.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Go on a shape hunt around the house: find three circles, three rectangles and a triangle.
- Build 3D shapes from toothpicks and mini marshmallows.
- Cut sandwiches into triangles, squares and rectangles at lunch and name them before eating.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key, so choose “page 1” in the print dialog if you only want the practice page. Every worksheet is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which shapes should a kindergartner know?
Circle, square, triangle and rectangle for sure, then oval, diamond (rhombus), hexagon and star. First graders add pentagons, octagons and trapezoids.
What is the difference between 2D and 3D shapes?
2D shapes are flat, like a drawing of a square. 3D shapes are solid, like a cube or a ball; they have faces, edges and corners.
Are these pages good for coloring?
Yes. The color-by-shape pages work as a coloring activity, and the key shows one possible coloring.