Math Worksheet: Matching similar 2d shapes

About this worksheet

This free printable maths worksheet, “Matching similar 2d shapes”, is made for children in Nursery / LKG and UKG (KG) (about 3–6 years old). Print it on A4 paper, or download the PDF, and use it at home or in class. It takes about 15–20 minutes.

What your child practises

• Classify And Sort By Shape
• Classify Shapes
• Shapes and spatial Understanding
• Geometry
• Identification & Sorting
• 2d Shapes

Who it is for

Nursery / LKG and UKG (KG) · ages 3–6 · about 15–20 minutes · you need: child-safe scissors and glue; a pencil and a ruler.

How to use this worksheet

1. Look at all the pictures and name each one.
2. Cut out the pictures carefully along the lines.
3. Decide which group each picture belongs to and say why.
4. Paste each picture in the right box.

Tip for parents and teachers: Let the child explain the sorting rule in their own words — that is where the learning happens. Use child-safe scissors. Drawing straight lines from dot to dot is good pencil practice too. If a line is wrong, talk about why rather than just erasing it.

More sheets in this series (1 of 2)

• Matching similar 2d shapes
• Matching similar shapes - 2d Shapes

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Questions

Which class is this worksheet for?

It suits Nursery / LKG and UKG (KG) — roughly ages 3–6. Younger children can do it with help; older ones can use it for quick revision.

Is this worksheet free?

Yes. Download or print it free — no sign-up needed. Use it at home, in tuition or in class.

What does my child need?

Child-safe scissors and glue; a pencil and a ruler. Print it on plain A4 paper (thicker paper is better for cutting).

Are there more sheets like this?

Yes — this is sheet 1 of 2 in the same series. Do them in order for steady practice.