Shapes - Grade 2 Math Worksheet 5 - 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
- Match a solid shape to the flat shapes on its faces.
- Name 2D shapes up to hexagons and pentagons by counting their sides.
- Identify 3D shapes - cube, cuboid, sphere, cylinder, cone - and count faces, edges and vertices.
- Find lines of symmetry in simple shapes and letters.
How to use this worksheet
When combining shapes, let your child cut and place real paper triangles. The mental rotation involved is genuinely hard at this age and much easier with pieces in hand.
Sample questions from this worksheet
- Triangle has ___ sides
- Square has ___ sides
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?
Two, not four. Children often add the diagonals, which is worth testing by folding a paper rectangle corner to corner and seeing that it does not match.
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.