Students will have a ball recognising, classifying, and colouring shapes with these Colour by 2D Shape Worksheets! This low-prep resource is perfect for reinforcing shape identification while giving students a calm and focused activity to enjoy.

The set includes four different colouring sheets where students use a colour key to identify and shade each shape correctly. It's an ideal way to support visual discrimination and shape vocabulary while creating colourful classroom displays or take-home work.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and name common 2D shapes
• ✅ Use shape vocabulary to guide classification
• ✅ Follow directions and apply a colour key accurately
• ✅ Engage in independent, purposeful practise

What’s Included:

• 4 printable colouring worksheets with shape-based images
• Each worksheet includes a colour key for guided practise
• Shapes included: square, rectangle, triangle, circle, oval, rhombus, star

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Coloured pencils, crayons, or markers

How to Use:

• • Provide each student with a worksheet and colouring tools
• • Students refer to the colour key to shade each shape appropriately
• • Encourage careful observation and accurate colouring
• • Display finished sheets or send home for shape revision

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during maths rotations for shape consolidation
• 💡 Add to your early finisher or calm-down stations
• 💡 Send home as a shape-based revision task
• 💡 Pair with shape posters or flashcards for extra support

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate one version for use with whiteboard markers
• 💛 Use themed colour keys to tie in with classroom seasons or topics
• 💛 Ask students to name or describe each shape before colouring

This resource is a relaxing and effective way to reinforce 2D shape recognition—perfect for rotations, early finishers, or quiet, independent practise.