Shapes Worksheet — Reception — Beginner
Shapes worksheet for Reception (Ages 4-5). Beginner level maths practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Fun with Shapes: Early Years Exploration
Reception (Ages 4-5) - Beginner Level
Instructions: This worksheet is designed to introduce young learners to the world of shapes through engaging activities. Each task will help children recognise, count, and sort different shapes. Encourage them to use their fingers to point and trace as they learn.
Shape Counting
Count all the circles you see below. Point to each circle with your finger as you count out loud. When you finish counting, write the number in the box.
How many circles did you count?
Shape Sorting
Find all the blue shapes and circle them with a crayon. Count how many blue shapes you find and write the number in the box.
I found blue shapes!
Pattern Completion
Look carefully at the pattern below. Can you see which shapes repeat? Draw the next two shapes to continue the pattern.
Shape Recognition
Look at the shapes below. Can you name each one? Say the name out loud and then write it in the box next to the shape.
Shape Patterns
Trace the shapes below with your finger. Can you see the pattern? Draw the next shape to continue the pattern.
Shape Tracing
Let's practice drawing shapes! Trace over each shape below with a crayon. Then, draw your own shape in the box.
Now draw your own circle:
Shape Matching
Draw a line to match each shape on the left with the same shape on the right. Use a different colour for each line.
Activity 1: 12
Activity 2: 5
Activity 4: Circle ; Square ; Triangle
Activity 6: (Student's own drawing)
Activity 7: Lines drawn between matching shapes
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