Free printablesCount the shapes

Count the shapes

Circles, triangles, squares and more — count how many of one shape are in the row. Shape names included.

The very first maths: telling shapes apart before counting them.

Count the shapes
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How to use this sheet

Ages
Ages 3–6
What it practises
Telling shapes apart, then counting them — the first piece of maths there is.
  • · Let them mark each one with the pencil as they count; it stops double-counting.
  • · Say the shape names out loud. Naming makes sorting faster.
What comes nextNumber bondsOnce they can count, move to bonds to 10.