Circles, Squares, and Triangles
Preschool Math Worksheet - Building Confidence
Circle the circles.
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Preschool Circles, Squares, and Triangles worksheets
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About this worksheet
Young children learn shapes as whole pictures long before they learn anything about their parts. A circle means something round like a ball; a triangle only counts when it points upward and sits on a flat bottom. This page keeps the job small and clear: one shape is named at the top of the page, and the child finds every one of that shape in a field of mixed shapes and circles it.
The first sheet is a short row with only a few shapes; later sheets mix in more shapes and a star, so the child has to look at the edges and not the position. No corners or sides are counted here; that comes later, once the three shapes are familiar. Ask your child to say the name of each shape as she touches it, and look for round, square and triangle shapes around the house.
What your child will learn
- Find a named shape among other shapes
- Tell a circle, a square and a triangle apart by their edges
- Touch each shape once while looking for the named one
- Say the name of each of the three shapes
Head Start ELOF standard: P-MATH 9, K.G.A.2
Worked example
The page says to circle the squares. Touch each shape and say its name. Circle every square and leave the circles, the triangles and the star alone.
Common mistake
Circling a shape because it is next to the named one, or because it is the same size, and missing one at the end of the row.
Helpful hint
Touch each shape and say its name before you circle it.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with circles, squares, and triangles?
Circling a shape because it is next to the named one, or because it is the same size, and missing one at the end of the row.
How can I help my child with circles, squares, and triangles?
Touch each shape and say its name before you circle it.
Are these preschool math worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.
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