Preschool and Kindergarten
Shapes Recognition Practice
Mixed Review Worksheets (from
easiest to most difficult):
Other: Shapes
and Math Readiness Comparison
Worksheets (also in the "Math
Readiness" section)
All children develop as individuals. Parents and caregivers should use
the age ratings below as a general guideline, taking the abilities, temperament and
interests of their children into account.
- Ages 4-5 Good solo review exercise for some of the basic shapes
(circle, square, triangle)
and introduction to the more unusual shapes (ovals).
- Age 3 Can complete with minimal assistance
after directions are given.
- Age 2 Introduction to shapes -- can complete
with adult assistance.
Tracing activities develop a child's control of the small muscles
of the hands (fine motor skills) improving hand/eye coordination. Learning
shapes and colors allows children to group or classify items -- children develop
their ability to make logical connections -- a precursor to both math and
language arts.
If an aspect of a project is frustrating to the child,
provide assistance - try to keep things fun. Sing songs, read stories or
watch shows with a similar theme as the worksheet you choose to supplement the project - again focusing on
extra activities that the child enjoys to help keep them motivated.
Take breaks, when necessary. Choose a time of day when
you and the child are relaxed. Provide rewards (verbal encouragement, gold
stars on "chore chart"
checklists or awards for tasks
that have been mastered) and change up the rewards when needed. Don't
underestimate the "reward value" of one-on-one time with a loved grown
up! Ten minutes of "homework time" with daddy after work can
become a special ritual for both father and child (at least it did for our
family *grin*).
Visit DLTK's
Shapes Buddies for printable crafts, coloring pages, games and poems to
supplement these shape recognition worksheets
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