If you’re after a fun and purposeful way to reinforce shape recognition, our Colour by 2D Shape Worksheet is the perfect addition to your resource toolkit. This engaging activity allows students to apply their 2D shape knowledge while enjoying a creative and relaxing colouring task.

Students follow a shape-based colour key to correctly identify and colour each section of the image. As they work through the worksheet, a hidden picture is revealed—adding an element of surprise and motivation. The format is suitable for a wide range of learning levels and is designed to support independent practice in a calm and focused setting.

Ideal for a 2D shape lesson, morning warm-up, or early finisher task, this worksheet can also be printed in A3 size for small group collaboration. Whether you’re reinforcing previous learning or introducing shape identification in a visual way, this activity blends fun and fundamentals in one simple, printable page.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and name common 2D shapes
• ✅ Apply shape knowledge to a visual task
• ✅ Follow a visual key to complete an image-based activity
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills and attention to detail

What’s Included:

• 1 A4 Colour by 2D Shape worksheet
• Hidden image with sections labelled by shape
• Key showing which colour to use for each shape

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheet (A4 or A3)
• Coloured pencils, crayons, or markers
• Optional: highlighters for colour variation or accessibility

How to Use:

• • Distribute the worksheet and explain how to use the shape-to-colour key
• • Students identify the 2D shape in each section of the image
• • They colour each section according to the key to reveal the hidden picture
• • Display completed work or include in student portfolios

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a calming independent activity after a hands-on shape lesson
• 💡 Include in your early finisher basket for repeated use throughout a unit
• 💡 Project the worksheet on the board and model identifying a few shapes as a warm-up
• 💡 Print on A3 and laminate for use with whiteboard markers during group tasks
• 💡 Assign as a homework consolidation activity to reinforce class learning

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Review shape names and properties before beginning the task to activate prior knowledge
• 💛 Ask students to label shapes before colouring to extend the activity
• 💛 Provide shape posters or anchor charts nearby for students who need support
• 💛 Let students guess what the hidden image might be before starting—it adds excitement!
• 💛 Use the completed worksheets to spark oral language tasks (“I coloured the triangles blue because…")

Colour by 2D Shape Worksheet offers the perfect mix of creativity and curriculum—helping students consolidate their shape knowledge while enjoying the satisfaction of a mystery picture revealed through colour.