Allow your students to locate and cover picture tiles that match a given 2D shape in this hands-on Find & Cover task card activity. With a focus on visual discrimination and shape recognition, it’s a fun and interactive way to build confidence with 2D shapes.

This resource includes 20 task cards, each featuring 9 real-world object images. Students identify the shape of each object, then place a matching mini shape tile over the correct image. The goal is to cover all nine pictures with their matching 2D shape pieces—perfect for reinforcing shape vocabulary and connections to real-life items.

The 2D shapes included are: circle, rectangle, square, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, trapezoid, rhombus, star, heart, and oval.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and name 2D shapes
• ✅ Match real-life objects with corresponding shapes
• ✅ Strengthen shape vocabulary through visual matching
• ✅ Engage in independent or small-group shape practise

What’s Included:

• 20 full-colour task cards
• Mini shape tiles for matching and covering
• Instructions for setup and use

Materials Needed:

• Printed task cards and mini shape tiles
• Scissors and laminator (recommended for durability)
• Storage pouches or tubs

How to Use:

• • Print and laminate task cards and mini shape tiles
• • Students choose a card and identify the 9 object images
• • Cover each object with the correct shape tile
• • Continue until all shapes are correctly matched

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Add to your 2D shape rotations or maths centres
• 💡 Use as an independent practise task or fast finisher activity
• 💡 Pair students for collaborative discussion and reasoning

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use coloured paper or card for printing mini shape tiles
• 💛 Store each card and tile set in a labelled zip-lock bag
• 💛 Extend learning by asking students to justify their choices

You might like to view our complete 2D Shapes Task Card PACKAGE, designed to be stored in the Kmart Rainbow Storage containers.