Shapes - Grade 2 Math Worksheet 3 - Free Printable
Download this free printable Shapes worksheet for Grade 2 Math. Perfect for practice, homework, and classroom use.
Grade 2 Math practice
This printable Shapes worksheet is part of the free WizKidsHub Grade 2 Math collection. Print it at home or in the classroom for extra practice.
What this worksheet teaches
- Recognise the same shape at different sizes and orientations.
- Combine two shapes to make a new one (two triangles into a square).
- Match a solid shape to the flat shapes on its faces.
- Name 2D shapes up to hexagons and pentagons by counting their sides.
How to use this worksheet
Faces, edges and vertices is where Grade 2 counting breaks down, because the hidden back of the shape gets forgotten. Use a real box or a ball and turn it as your child counts - flat drawings hide exactly the faces they miss.
Sample questions from this worksheet
- ◆ - ( ) Diamond
- ▲ - ( ) Triangle
Frequently asked questions
Do we need shape blocks at home?
Not specially bought ones. A tissue box, a ball, a tin and an ice-cream cone cover every 3D shape on this sheet.
Why does my child undercount the faces of a cube?
Because a picture shows only three. Handling a real cube and marking each face as it is counted solves it - this is the single most common Grade 2 error in this topic.
What is the difference between an edge and a vertex?
An edge is a line where two faces meet; a vertex is a point where edges meet - the pointy bit. Tracing edges and tapping vertices keeps the words apart.