Printable Shapes
Print 2D shapes for preschool, kindergarten and early maths. Choose from 17 shapes (circle, oval, semicircle, triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezoid, kite, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, star, heart and crescent) or a set such as the basic 8, four-sided shapes or shapes with curves. Make flashcards (six to a page, with the name and the number of sides and corners), a one-page shapes chart, cut-outs at the exact size you set from 1 in up to a full page, or tracing rows with a start dot. Print in colour or as outlines to colour in, on US Letter or A4, as a PDF, 300 DPI PNGs or an SVG. Every shape is drawn by our own geometry, and the side and corner counts are checked against the drawing. Nothing is uploaded.
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Print at 100% (Actual size). Flashcards: cut along the dashed lines. Tracing: start at the green dot. Cut-outs print at the exact size you set.
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How to print shapes for kids
- Choose what to make: flashcards, a chart, cut-outs or tracing rows.
- Choose the shapes: all of them, a set, or just one.
- Pick colour or outline. For cut-outs, set the size (the widest side of each shape) and how many copies.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size).
- Cut along the dashed lines for flashcards, or around each shape for cut-outs.
What you can use it for
- Preschool and kindergarten shape lessons
- Flashcard games and shape hunts
- Cut-and-paste crafts and collages
- Tracing and pencil-control practice
- Classroom walls and learning corners
- Speech, language and ESL vocabulary
The 17 shapes
| Shape | Straight sides | Curved sides | Corners | On the card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle | 0 | 1 | 0 | Round: 0 sides, 0 corners |
| Oval | 0 | 1 | 0 | Round: 0 sides, 0 corners |
| Semicircle | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 straight side, 1 curved side, 2 corners |
| Triangle | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 sides, 3 corners |
| Square | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 sides, 4 corners |
| Rectangle | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 sides, 4 corners |
| Rhombus | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 sides, 4 corners |
| Parallelogram | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 sides, 4 corners |
| Trapezoid | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 sides, 4 corners |
| Kite | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 sides, 4 corners |
| Pentagon | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 sides, 5 corners |
| Hexagon | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 sides, 6 corners |
| Heptagon | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 sides, 7 corners |
| Octagon | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 sides, 8 corners |
| Star | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 sides, 10 corners |
| Heart | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 curved sides, 2 corners |
| Crescent | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 curved sides, 2 corners |
Corners are the points where the outline turns sharply: the heart has two (at the bottom and at the top dip), the semicircle and the crescent two each.
What you can print
| Sheet | What is on it |
|---|---|
| Flashcards | Six cards to a page, cut lines dashed: the shape, its name, its sides and corners |
| Shapes chart | All chosen shapes on one page with names and counts |
| Cut-outs | Shapes at an exact size (widest side), names underneath, several copies of each |
| Tracing rows | Name, a solid shape, then four dashed copies with a green start dot |
Cut-out sizes per page
| Shape size (widest side) | Per US Letter page | Per A4 page |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in (2.54 cm) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 in (5.08 cm) | 9 | 12 |
| 3 in (7.62 cm) | 4 | 4 |
| 4 in (10.16 cm) | 2 | 2 |
| 5 in (12.7 cm) | 1 | 1 |
| 6 in (15.24 cm) | 1 | 1 |
| 7 in (17.78 cm) | 1 | 1 |
For a heart at more sizes and styles, use the Heart Template.
Which tool to use
| You want | Use |
|---|---|
| Flat 2D shapes for kids | Printable Shapes (this page) |
| 3D shapes to cut and fold | 3D Shape Nets |
| A heart at an exact size | Heart Template |
| Mazes and word searches | Maze Generator, Word Search Maker |
Also handy: 3D Shape Nets, the Maze Generator and Graph Paper for drawing shapes on a grid.
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Frequently asked questions
Which shapes are included?
17 2D shapes: circle, oval, semicircle, triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezoid, kite, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, star, heart and crescent. Each one has its name and its number of sides and corners.
How many sides and corners does each shape have?
The table below lists them. A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners, a square and a rectangle 4, a pentagon 5, a hexagon 6, a heptagon 7 and an octagon 8. A star has 10 sides and 10 corners. A circle and an oval are round, with no sides or corners.
Are the counts right?
Yes. Our tests trace every drawing and count its straight sides, curved sides and corners (where the outline turns sharply), and check they match the numbers printed on the cards.
What is the difference between a rhombus, a parallelogram, a trapezoid and a kite?
All have four sides. A rhombus has four equal sides (it is often called a diamond). A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides. A trapezoid (a trapezium in British English) has exactly one pair of parallel sides. A kite has two pairs of equal sides next to each other.
Can I print one shape large?
Yes. Choose Cut-outs, pick one shape under Shapes and set the size, up to 7.5 in on US Letter. The size is the widest side of the shape, printed exactly.
Can kids colour them in?
Yes. Choose Outline for black outlines on white, for colouring, cutting or tracing.
How do the tracing sheets work?
Each row shows a shape with its name, then four dashed copies to trace. Start at the green dot and follow the dashed line all the way round.
How is this different from 3D shape nets?
These are flat 2D shapes. For cubes, prisms and pyramids to cut and fold, use 3D Shape Nets.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The sheets are drawn by JavaScript in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.