2D Shapes

2D Shapes

Ages 3–5 · 4 minutes · Math, English, Science, Stories

Use flashcards to practice with shapes!

Use flashcards to practice identifying 2D shapes! Help Petey the Pufferfish reach the finish line! Practice makes perfect, so keep trying until you can get all the questions correct before the countdown runs out.

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Alabama

  • MA19.K.19 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.
  • MA19.K.21 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (number of sides and vertices or "corners"), and other attributes.

Alaska

  • K.G.2 — Name shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) regardless of their orientation or overall size.
  • K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices), and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal lengths).

Arizona

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size (e.g., circle, triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, hexagon, cube, cone, cylinder, sphere).
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Arkansas

  • K.GM.2 — Name shapes correctly regardless of their orientation or overall size. • Shapes include: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres
  • K.GM.4 — Analyze and sort a variety of two and three-dimensional shapes using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes.

California

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Colorado

  • P.G.A.1 — Name and describe shapes in terms of length of sides, number of sides, and number of angles/corners.
  • P.G.A.2 — Correctly name basic shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle) regardless of size and orientation.
  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • P.G.A.3 — Analyze, compare, and sort two-and three-dimensional shapes and objects in different sizes. Describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes, such as size and shape.

Connecticut

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Delaware

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • MP7 — Look for and make use of structure.

Florida

  • MA.K.GR.1.1 — Identify two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of their size or orientation. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.
  • MA.K.GR.1.2 — Compare two-dimensional figures based on their similarities, differences and positions. Sort two-dimensional figures based on their similarities and differences. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles and squares.
  • MA.1.GR.1.1 — Identify, compare and sort two- and three-dimensional figures based on their defining attributes. Figures are limited to circles, semi-circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, trapezoids, hexagons, spheres, cubes, rectangular prisms, cones and cylinders.

Georgia

  • K.GSR.8 — Identify, describe, and compare basic shapes encountered in the environment, and form two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures.
  • K.GSR.8.1 — Identify, sort, classify, analyze, and compare two- dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, number of sides and vertices, and other attributes.

Hawaii

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Idaho

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts, and other attributes.

Illinois

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Indiana

  • K.G.1 — Compare two- and three-dimensional shapes in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners"), and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • PS.6 — Attend to precision.

Iowa

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in varied sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts and other attributes. For example, number of sides and vertices/corners and having sides of equal length.

Kansas

  • K.G.2 — Correctly gives most precise name of shapes regardless of their orientations (position and direction in space) or overall size.
  • K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations (position and direction in space), using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g. number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g. having sides of equal length).

Kentucky

  • KY.K.G.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of orientations or overall size.
  • KY.K.G.4 — Describe the similarities, differences and attributes of two and three dimensional shapes using different sizes and orientations.
  • KY.1.G.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes versus non-defining attributes; build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.

Louisiana

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Maine

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • 1.G.A.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.

Maryland

  • PK.G.A.1 — Match like two- dimensional shapes and correctly name the shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • PK.G.A.2 — Group the shapes by like attributes and distinguish between examples and non-examples of various two-dimensional shapes.

Massachusetts

  • PK.G.A.2 — Identify various two-dimensional shapes using appropriate language.
  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Michigan

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Minnesota

  • K.3.1.1 — Recognize basic two- and three-dimensional shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders and spheres.

Mississippi

  • K.G.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Missouri

  • K.GM.C.6 — Identify shapes and describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, recognizing the name stays the same regardless of orientation or size.
  • K.GM.C.8 — Identify and describe the attribute of shapes, and use the attributes to sort a collection of shapes.

Montana

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Nebraska

  • K.G.1.a — Identify and name two-dimensional shapes including circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles regardless of orientation or size.
  • 1.G.1.a — Determine geometric attributes of two-dimensional shapes regardless of orientation or size for rhombi, trapezoids, and hexagons (e.g., a hexagon is closed with six sides).
  • K.G.1 — Shapes and Their Attributes: Students will identify and represent the attributes of two-dimensional shapes and three- dimensional solids.

Nevada

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • 1.G.A.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.

New Hampshire

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • 1.G.A.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.

New Jersey

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

New Mexico

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

New York

  • NY-PK.G.2 — Name shapes regardless of size.
  • NY-K.G.2 — Name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size.
  • NY-PK.G.3 — Explore two- and three-dimensional objects and use informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes.
  • NY-K.G.4 — Analyze, compare, and sort two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts, and other attributes.

North Carolina

  • NC.K.G.2 — Correctly name squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • NC.K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, attributes and other properties.

North Dakota

  • 1.GM.G.1 — Name shapes and identify them as two-dimensional (trapezoids, rhombuses, pentagons, hexagons, octagons).
  • K.GM.G.1 — Name shapes and identify them as two-dimensional (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles) regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.
  • K.GM.G.3 — Compare and classify two-dimensional shapes to describe their similarities, differences, and attributes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles).
  • 1.GM.G.3 — Determine geometric attributes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, rhombuses, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, cubes, spheres, cylinders, cones, triangular prisms, and rectangular prisms).

Ohio

  • K.G.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.4 — Describe and compare two- or three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their commonalities, differences, parts, and other attributes.
  • K.G.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or three-dimensional (“solid”).

Oklahoma

  • PK.GM.1 — Identify common shapes.
  • PK.GM.1.1 — Identify circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles by pointing to the shape when given the name.
  • K.GM.1.1 — Recognize squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles.
  • K.GM.1.3 — Identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes using informal and formal geometric language interchangeably, such as the number of corners/vertices and the number of sides/edges.

Oregon

  • K.GM.A.2 — Correctly name common two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.GM.B.4 — Analyze and compare two and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts and attributes.

Pennsylvania

  • CC.2.3.PreK.A.1 — Identify and describe shapes.
  • CC.2.3.K.A.1 — Identify and describe two- and three- dimensional shapes.
  • CC.2.3.PreK.A.2 — Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.

Rhode Island

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

South Carolina

  • K.G.2 — Identify and describe a given shape and shapes of objects in everyday situations to include two-dimensional shapes (i.e., triangle, square, rectangle, hexagon, and circle) and three-dimensional shapes (i.e., cone, cube, cylinder, and sphere).
  • K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes of different sizes and orientations using informal language.

South Dakota

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • 1.G.A.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.

Tennessee

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes and solids (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • 1.G.A.1 — Distinguish between attributes that define a shape (e.g., number of sides and vertices) versus attributes that do not define the shape (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw two-dimensional shapes to possess defining attributes.
  • K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, and hexagons) as two-dimensional and solids (cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) as three-dimensional.

Texas

  • K.6A — identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares as special rectangles;
  • K.6D — identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes using informal and formal geometric language interchangeably;

Utah

  • K.G.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.
  • K.G.4 — Analyze, compare, and sort two- and three-dimensional shapes and objects, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes (for example, color, size, shape, number of sides).

Vermont

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Virginia

  • K.MG.2a — Identify and name concrete and pictorial representations of circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles regardless of their orientation in space.
  • K.MG.2 — The student will identify, describe, name, compare, and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles). Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:
  • K.MG.2e — Compare and contrast two plane figures using characteristics to describe similarities and differences.

Washington

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
  • 1.G.A.1 — Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.

Washington, D.C.

  • K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Wisconsin

  • M.K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
  • M.K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Wyoming

  • K.G.H — Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
  • K.G.I.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and attributes.
  • K.G.I — Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes.