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Our Cognitive Development Geometry Worksheets for ages 3-6 are designed to foster early brain development through engaging, hands-on activities. Tailored to young learners, these worksheets introduce basic geometric shapes, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills in a fun, interactive way. Each worksheet encourages kids to explore new concepts and enhance critical thinking, setting a strong foundation for future learning. Ideal for parents and educators, this resource combines education with play, promoting a love for math and boosting confidence in young minds. Equip your child with essential cognitive skills while making learning an enjoyable adventure!


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Birthday 3D Shapes Worksheet
Birthday 3D Shapes Worksheet

Birthday 3D Shapes Worksheet

It's John's birthday and he needs your help. Ask your kids to draw a line from each present to the matching 3D shape. First, check they understand the difference between 2D and 3D shapes. Then, they can help John figure out which 3D shape matches each present.
Birthday 3D Shapes Worksheet
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Match It up Worksheet
Match It up Worksheet

Match It up Worksheet

If your kids are into robots, they'll be thrilled to work on this worksheet. Ask them to name shapes they know, and help them draw and identify these shapes. Look at the shapes in the middle, and the sides. Finally, help your kids trace the lines to build the shapes in the middle.
Match It up Worksheet
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Twin Shapes Worksheet
Twin Shapes Worksheet

Twin Shapes Worksheet

Your students' goal in this worksheet is to find the twin shapes: drawing a line between two shapes made of the same parts. Likely, the first shapes encountered were circles, triangles, rectangles and squares - examples of which are seen frequently in everyday life. Encourage them to apply what they know and work out which is the twin shape!
Twin Shapes Worksheet
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Matching Colors Worksheet
Matching Colors Worksheet

Matching: Shapes and Colors Worksheet

Help Mr. and Mrs. Raccoon find the right buttons to match their shirts! Kids will identify shapes and colors and learn to match them correctly.
Matching: Shapes and Colors Worksheet
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Fruits Matching Worksheet
Fruits Matching Worksheet

Fruits Match Up Worksheet

Motivate your child to count and sharpen their spatial reasoning skills with this vivid fruit worksheet.
Fruits Match Up Worksheet
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Geometric Shapes for Kids: Practicing to Draw Circles And Squares PDF
Geometric Shapes for Kids: Practicing to Draw Circles And Squares PDF

Practicing to Draw Circles And Squares Printable

Download our free printable geometry worksheets to learn shapes with your preschoolers. Trace Robot's face, draw the square parts and round shapes, remember the names for each one. Get more materials for kids at Kids Academy and make learning fun with our free printable geometry worksheets.
Practicing to Draw Circles And Squares Printable
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2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet
2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet

2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet

Introduce your child to 3D and 2D with this traceable worksheet. With dotted lines, help them trace and make a 2D shape for each 3D shape: square, triangle, rectangle, and circle. Show them there's more than one way to draw! You may have taken them to a 3D movie, or they've seen some fantastic 3D art. Now they can wonder no more.
2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet
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Geometry: part 1 Worksheet
Geometry: part 1 Worksheet

Geometry: part 1 Worksheet

Test your student's shape knowledge with this beginner-level geometry worksheet. This fun, challenging printable PDF will sharpen spacial recognition skills as they match shapes of different sizes. Get started now!
Geometry: part 1 Worksheet
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Preschool Geometry Printable Worksheet
Preschool Geometry Printable Worksheet

Preschool Geometry Match Up Worksheet

Teach your preschooler geometry using everyday objects. This printable worksheet helps them recognize, match, and follow directions like left and right. Start a conversation to extend their learning and they'll see how shapes appear in the world around them.
Preschool Geometry Match Up Worksheet
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Shape Explosion Worksheet
Shape Explosion Worksheet

Shape Explosion Worksheet

This worksheet shows students how some shapes explode into two or more equal parts. On the left side are four shapes, each splitting into two or more parts. Ask your child to point out which shape has the smaller share, and help them circle the correct number of shares.
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Geometric Shapes for Kids: Learning to Draw Crescents And Triangles PDF
Geometric Shapes for Kids: Learning to Draw Crescents And Triangles PDF

Learning to Draw Crescents And Triangles Worksheet

Help your kids draw a crescent and triangle with this free printable worksheet! Start by tracing a crescent in the form of the new moon, and then teach them that a triangle has three sides and looks like a hat. Find more geometry practice worksheets at Kids Academy!
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How Many Triangles Worksheet
How Many Triangles Worksheet

How Many Triangles Worksheet

Kids will learn shapes as they explore new topics. Begin with circles, squares and triangles. With this worksheet, teach more about the triangle - three sides, three corners. Show your kids the many triangles drawn and help them count them. Encouraging them to identify and draw triangles is a great way to help them learn.
How Many Triangles Worksheet
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The Circle Maze Worksheet
The Circle Maze Worksheet

The Circle Maze Worksheet

Kids can have fun learning shapes with this maze worksheet. They can help the mouse find its cheese by tracing the path of a circle through the maze. This printable is great for classroom learning or as an activity at home.
The Circle Maze Worksheet
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Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet
Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet

Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet

Before starting this worksheet, ask your kids what shapes they know and point out the 2D and 3D shapes on it. Help your kids trace the 2D shapes and then match them to the 3D versions. It'll be a fun new world for your kids to explore!
Matching 2D and 3D Shapes Worksheet
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Matching Shapes Worksheet
Matching Shapes Worksheet

Matching Shapes Worksheet

Introduce your students to the 4 most common shapes: squares, triangles, rectangles and circles. When they progress, show them other shapes like rhombuses and parallelograms. Use this matching shapes worksheet to help them match two identical shapes. Print out the worksheet and instruct them to draw lines connecting them.
Matching Shapes Worksheet
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3D shapes worksheet
3D shapes worksheet

3D Shapes Worksheet

It's time to identify 3D shapes! This worksheet helps kids find and name shapes like cones, cylinders, cubes, and spheres using pictures of everyday objects. Let's explore 3D shapes in the real world!
3D Shapes Worksheet
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Preschool Matching Worksheet
Preschool Matching Worksheet

Shapes Worksheet

This fun worksheet will challenge your child to recognize tricky patterns, sort through similar ones, and create strategies to get the right answer. It'll also help them to strengthen problem-solving skills and build confidence. With more challenging tasks, your child will be ready to tackle higher level math and sequencing skills.
Shapes Worksheet
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Find the First! Worksheet
Find the First! Worksheet

Find the First! Worksheet

Have your young students discuss what it means to be first in line, row, or a race. This free worksheet helps clarify their understanding of "first". View each group of people/objects and choose the first one. Follow up with hands-on activities like lining up students/toys or acting out a sequence of movements. Students can tell what happened first. Enjoy this printout for a fun math lesson!
Find the First! Worksheet
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Cognitive development in the realm of geometry for ages 3-6 is crucial for setting a foundation for overall intellectual growth. At this early stage, children are exceptionally receptive to learning, and engaging with shapes and spatial reasoning boosts both their cognitive and motor skills. By exploring geometric concepts like identifying shapes, understanding their properties, and recognizing patterns, children enhance their problem-solving abilities, which will benefit them academically across all subjects.

Geometry also helps develop language skills. When children describe shapes and their characteristics, like the "round circle" or the "corners of a square," they expand their vocabulary and ability to express complex ideas. Such interactions build not just academic literacy but social communication skills as well.

Moreover, geometry in early childhood lays the groundwork for more advanced mathematical concepts. The ability to think spatially and recognize patterns plays a pivotal role in subjects ranging from physics to art. Activities involving geometry encourage children to use logic and reasoning, which are critical components of STEM education.

Parents and teachers must understand that geometric learning is not limited to pen-and-paper exercises but can be ingrained through playful activities like building blocks, puzzles, and drawing. These enjoyable experiences not only make learning fun but also instill a sense of curiosity and confidence in children, fostering a lifelong love of learning.