Let's Trace the Shapes + Count the Sides

A hands-on activity designed to help young children develop early maths and pre-writing skills. This resource includes 5 worksheets, each focusing on a different 2D shape:
• Triangle
• Square
• Pentagon
• Hexagon
• Octagon
On each worksheet, children trace the dotted outline of the shape before counting the number of sides and recording the total, with adult support where needed. This simple, structured approach helps children become familiar with the characteristics of common 2D shapes while building confidence in counting and number recognition.
This activity supports children to:
• Recognise and name a range of 2D shapes.
• Count and identify the number of sides on each shape.
• Develop pencil control through tracing activities.
• Strengthen fine motor skills needed for early writing.
• Build confidence in drawing simple geometric shapes.
Shape cards can be cut out and laminated and added to maths corners with dry markers for re-use.
Ideal for use in nursery, Reception or for home learning, these worksheets provide a way to combine early geometry, handwriting practice, and fine motor development in one simple activity.