Play a classic game of “I Spy” with a shape-filled twist in this buzzing Honeycomb Shapes task card activity! This bee-themed resource is perfect for helping students identify and match 2D shapes to real-life objects in a playful and engaging way.

This activity contains 48 task cards. On each card, students identify a given 2D shape from the beehive and search the surrounding honeycomb for an object that matches that shape. Using a whiteboard marker, they place a checkmark on the matching image. It’s a great way to reinforce shape recognition through observation and reasoning.

Shapes included: circle, rectangle, square, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, trapezoid, rhombus, star, heart, and oval.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and name common 2D shapes
• ✅ Match real-life objects to given shape features
• ✅ Develop visual discrimination and critical thinking skills
• ✅ Engage in themed, hands-on learning activities

What’s Included:

• 48 bee-themed “I Spy” task cards
• 2D shape prompts with matching honeycomb search area
• Student instructions for independent or small group use

Materials Needed:

• Printed and laminated task cards
• Whiteboard markers and erasers
• Storage pouches or tubs

How to Use:

• • Print and laminate task cards for durability
• • Students identify the given shape on the beehive
• • Search the honeycomb and checkmark the matching object
• • Use as part of a maths centre, morning starter, or rotation

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Add to your shape rotations or small group tasks
• 💡 Pair with real-world shape hunts to extend learning
• 💡 Use as a warm-up before explicit 2D shape instruction

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Store in bee-themed tubs or envelopes to match the activity
• 💛 Pair with a shape anchor chart to support vocabulary
• 💛 Encourage students to explain why their answer matches the shape

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