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Match Shapes and Names with This Sorting Activity

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Name That Shape! cover: circle, square, hexagon, triangle and rectangle with directions to name and sort each shape card
Read the directions aloud before starting the sort
Shape category header cards labeled Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle and Hexagon with pictures, plus one blank card
Set these out first as the sorting headers
Circle sorting cards: six circles in different colors, sizes and positions for students to match to the circle group
Prompt talk about how size and color don't change a shape
Square sorting cards: six squares of varied color and size, two of them tilted, to name and match to the square group
Good for discussing orientation with the tilted squares
Triangle sorting cards: six triangles in different colors and sizes, some turned sideways or upside down, to name and sort
Challenge students with the flipped and sideways triangles
Rectangle sorting cards: six rectangles, long, short, upright and slanted, for matching to the rectangle group
Use to contrast rectangles with the square cards
Hexagon sorting cards: six six-sided shapes from tiny to large in assorted colors, a few rotated, to identify as hexagons
Have students count sides to confirm each hexagon
Blank shape cards: six empty cards with no shapes drawn, for drawing more circles, squares or other shapes to sort
Extension: students draw their own shapes to add
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Math, Geometry, Numbers

Grades

Preschool, Grade 1, 2

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Activities

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This Name that Shape Sorting Activity is a great way for students to learn about 2D shapes. They can sort pictures of shapes into categories, and learn about the different shapes. This activity is a great way for students to learn about shapes and have fun at the same time.

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