Curated OER
Color By the Shapes
In this coloring shapes worksheet, learners analyze a picture made up of different geometric shapes. Students color the picture according to the key that tells what color each shape should be.
DK Publishing
Drawing Bigger Shapes
Master bigger, smaller, and shape names with an all-inclusive kindergarten learning exercise. Young learners study the shapes on the left side (circle, rectangle, triangle, and square), and draw bigger versions of each. They then color...
Curated OER
Drawing Basic Shapes
Challenge your geometry class with this connect-the-dots activity! Scholars use a ruler to complete simple shapes through connecting dots in 6 shape-identification problems, and identify it from 4 choices: triangle, square, rectangle, or...
Curated OER
Fractions of Shapes
Fraction models are a great way to help scholars visualize this concept, and they focus on thirds with these practice problems. First, there are five shapes each segmented into three even sections. Learners color in one-third of each,...
Curated OER
Shape Fractions
Use shapes to visualize fractions! Elementary learners color 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/10 of various shapes. A great addition to your fractions lesson, or to introduce geometry in your math unit.
Curated OER
Colors and Shapes
In this colors and shapes learning exercise, students review names of shapes and color each shape by following written directions. Students color nine shapes.
Curated OER
Coloring Shapes
In this recognizing a square, ovals, rectangle, and triangle worksheet, students observe boxes containing various shapes and follow the directions to identify and color each specific shape. Students color 8 shapes.
Curated OER
ESL Vocabulary Connect the Dots: Shapes and Colors
Young English language learners trace color vocabulary words on the lines and match it to the correct illustration. A visual and direct approach to developing color vocabulary!
Curated OER
Shapes Game
Show your youngsters how to discern between shapes of different sizes, types, and colors. After the initial introduction, learners choose the type, color, and size of the shape instructed during a game with the whole class.
Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds
Valentine’s Counting and Color Sorting Activity
Reinforce the concept of one-to-one correspondence with a Valentine's Day-themed counting and color sorting activity. Scholars sort foam hearts by color—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple—then count and place them on a number...
Curated OER
What Shapes Can You See?
This clown is missing some things, and young counters sequence single-digit numbers to complete this juggling act. They connect four separate connect-the-dots sequences to create two triangles and two squares, then complete three more...
Curated OER
Write the Word
Combine several concepts with youngsters, who will enjoy expressing their artistic side as they identify shapes and practice printing. First, scholars trace the word yellow and use this color to shade all the rectangles they see in an...
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Teaching Colors and Shapes Worksheet
In this early childhood recognizing colors and shapes worksheet, students recognize the different type of shapes in a variety of sizes and orientations and then color them a specific color.
Curated OER
Color My Shapes: Butterfly 2
In this butterfly coloring worksheet, students color the picture featuring circles, hearts, ovals, and triangles according to the instructions at the bottom of the worksheet.
Curated OER
Buttons, Buttons, Everywhere!
Students compare, sort, and describe shapes. Using a button collection, students identify the shape, color number of holes, etc. Students play a description game with the buttons. They create a chart and name items that are the same...
Curated OER
Red Circle, Red Circle, What Do You See?
Young learners explore shapes and colors. They listen to Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and use the same language pattern to create a color and shape book of their own. After that, with the leftover magazine...
Berkshire Museum
Camouflage!: Collecting Data and Concealing Color
Help young scholars see the important role camouflage plays in the survival of animals with a fun science lesson. Starting with an outdoor activity, children take on the role of hungry birds as they search for worms represented by...
Curated OER
Rectangles and Shapes
A rectangles and shapes online worksheet in which young learners determine what fraction is shaded in eight rectangles. They also answer three word problems and color the parts shown and requested on five shapes. They get immediate...
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Learning Colors and Shapes
In this colors and shapes worksheet, students follow the directions to color each of the six shapes in a design the correct color.
Curated OER
Four Color Map
Students explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Students complete...
American Institute of Architects
Architecture: It's Elementary!—First Grade
Build an interest and appreciation for architecture in your young learners with this fun 10-lesson art unit. Engaging children in using their five senses, the class first observes the environment around them, paying special attention to...
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
Shapes on the Farm
Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or out on the farm, shapes are everywhere in the world around us. Presented with an illustration of a farm, youngsters are tasked with coloring in all of the triangles, rectangles, squares, and...
Curated OER
Color Half Part of the Shapes
For this fractions worksheet, students color in half of six shapes. There are six various shapes for students to color in.
Starfall
Gingerbread Man - Shapes
In this math instructional activity, students color four shapes according to the directions. For example, students color the circle red and the triangle blue.