2D Shape Colouring Sheets | Characters

Printable 2D shape colouring sheets for Nursery, Reception and Year 1. There is one A4 page for each of 10 shapes, 10 pages in total. Each page has three character versions of the shape to colour in, one with a smiley face, one with a cheeky face and one with a happy face. The pages are black and white, print-and-go and need no prep, which makes them ideal for maths lessons, early finishers, morning work, quiet time, continuous provision and home learning.

What’s included

10 A4 colouring pages, one for each shape
3 shape characters on each page: smiley, cheeky and happy
Black and white pages, which are ink-friendly

How to use the pack

Shape of the week: colour one page a week alongside your shape teaching
Small groups: a relaxed way to talk about the name and features of each shape
Early finishers: a ready-made task for children who finish quickly
Home learning: easy to print and send home for shape practice
Display: colour the characters and build a class shape wall or book

Why teachers like them

The friendly faces make shapes fun and memorable for young children
Children spot the same shape repeated three times on each page, which helps with shape recognition
The different expressions give you something to talk about, from feelings to favourite faces
Colouring builds fine motor skills and pencil control

Curriculum links
Supports early maths in EYFS and KS1, including naming and recognising 2D shapes, plus fine motor development.

Printing tips
Print on A4 in black and white. Staple the pages together to make a shape colouring book, or laminate for reusable sheets.