teaching resource

2D and 3D Shape Flashcards

Updated: 08 May 2023

Explore 2D shapes and 3D objects with this set of 20 full-page flashcards.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 20 Pages
Grades: K - 5

Curriculum

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2

Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.3

Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.4

Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having s...
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.1

Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.G.A.1

Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and cubes.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1

Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (e.g., quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangl...
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.2

Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.3

Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3

Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category. For example, all rectangles have four right angles and squares are rectangles, so all squares have four right angles.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.4

Classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy based on properties.

Math K.6(A)

Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares as special rectangles;
Math K.6(B)

Identify three-dimensional solids, including cylinders, cones, spheres, and cubes, in the real world;
Math K.6(C)

Identify two-dimensional components of three-dimensional objects;
Math K.6(D)

Identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes using informal and formal geometric language interchangeably;
Math K.6(E)

Classify and sort a variety of regular and irregular two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of orientation or size; and
Math 1.6(A)

Classify and sort regular and irregular two-dimensional shapes based on attributes using informal geometric language;
Math 1.6(B)

Distinguish between attributes that define a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure and attributes that do not define the shape;
Math 1.6(D)

Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares, as special rectangles, rhombuses, and hexagons and describe their attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 1.6(E)

Identify three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes), and triangular prisms, and describe their attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 2.8(A)

Create two-dimensional shapes based on given attributes, including number of sides and vertices;
Math 2.8(B)

Classify and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms), and triangular prisms, based on attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 2.8(C)

Classify and sort polygons with 12 or fewer sides according to attributes, including identifying the number of sides and number of vertices;
Math 3.6(A)

Classify and sort two- and three-dimensional figures, including cones, cylinders, spheres, triangular and rectangular prisms, and cubes, based on attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 3.6(B)

Use attributes to recognize rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories;
Math 4.6(B)

Identify and draw one or more lines of symmetry, if they exist, for a two-dimensional figure;
Math 4.6(D)

Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size.
Math 5.5

Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to classify two-dimensional figures by attributes and properties. The student is expected to classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy of sets and subsets ...
1. TEKS Math
2. TEKS Math 5

teaching resource

2D and 3D Shape Flashcards

Updated: 08 May 2023

Explore 2D shapes and 3D objects with this set of 20 full-page flashcards.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 20 Pages
Grades: K - 5

Explore 2D shapes and 3D objects with this set of 20 full-page flashcards.

Is It 2D… Or Not 2D?

That is the question! But you don’t need to resort to Shakespeare to teach two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes to your students… all you need is this comprehensive set of shape cards!

Use this set of 20 flashcards depicting various 2D and 3D shapes to help your students identify the names and attributes of these key geometric figures.

These versatile cards can be used for a variety of whole-class, small-group, or independent learning activities. Read on for some great suggestions!

Multiple Applications for These 2D and 3D Shape Cards

There are so many possibilities when it comes to using these shape posters in your Math lessons. Here are some options you might like to try.

Geometry Toss – Spread the shape posters on the classroom floor. Give one student a beanbag. Say the name of one of the shapes, or describe a shape according to its attributes. The student must then try to toss the beanbag so that it lands on a matching 2D or 3D shape.
Attribute Sort – Place several hula hoops on the classroom floor. Ask students to place the posters in the hula hoops according to specific attributes. Start off with a small number of hula hoops, then add more as the students become more confident with the task.
Show Me! – Provide the students with mini whiteboards and a marker. Show or project each shape in turn. Have the students write down a particular attribute of the shape, depending on your instructions, e.g., What is the name of this shape? Is this shape 2D or 3D? How many lines of symmetry does this 2D shape have? Students then flip their boards to show their answers.

What Shapes Are Included?

Read on for a comprehensive list of the 2D and 3D shapes included in this resource.

2D Shapes

The 2D shapes included in this resource are as follows: circle, square, rectangle, equilateral triangle, right-angled triangle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon, rhombus, trapezium.

3D Shapes

The 3D shapes included in this resource are as follows: sphere, square-based pyramid, triangular prism, rectangular prism, cylinder, cube, and cone.

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Curriculum

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2

Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.3

Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.4

Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having s...
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.1

Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g., triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g., color, orientation, overall size); build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.G.A.1

Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and cubes.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1

Understand that shapes in different categories (e.g., rhombuses, rectangles, and others) may share attributes (e.g., having four sides), and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (e.g., quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangl...
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.2

Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.3

Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3

Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category. For example, all rectangles have four right angles and squares are rectangles, so all squares have four right angles.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.4

Classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy based on properties.

Math K.6(A)

Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares as special rectangles;
Math K.6(B)

Identify three-dimensional solids, including cylinders, cones, spheres, and cubes, in the real world;
Math K.6(C)

Identify two-dimensional components of three-dimensional objects;
Math K.6(D)

Identify attributes of two-dimensional shapes using informal and formal geometric language interchangeably;
Math K.6(E)

Classify and sort a variety of regular and irregular two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of orientation or size; and
Math 1.6(A)

Classify and sort regular and irregular two-dimensional shapes based on attributes using informal geometric language;
Math 1.6(B)

Distinguish between attributes that define a two-dimensional or three-dimensional figure and attributes that do not define the shape;
Math 1.6(D)

Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and squares, as special rectangles, rhombuses, and hexagons and describe their attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 1.6(E)

Identify three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes), and triangular prisms, and describe their attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 2.8(A)

Create two-dimensional shapes based on given attributes, including number of sides and vertices;
Math 2.8(B)

Classify and sort three-dimensional solids, including spheres, cones, cylinders, rectangular prisms (including cubes as special rectangular prisms), and triangular prisms, based on attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 2.8(C)

Classify and sort polygons with 12 or fewer sides according to attributes, including identifying the number of sides and number of vertices;
Math 3.6(A)

Classify and sort two- and three-dimensional figures, including cones, cylinders, spheres, triangular and rectangular prisms, and cubes, based on attributes using formal geometric language;
Math 3.6(B)

Use attributes to recognize rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories;
Math 4.6(B)

Identify and draw one or more lines of symmetry, if they exist, for a two-dimensional figure;
Math 4.6(D)

Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size.
Math 5.5

Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to classify two-dimensional figures by attributes and properties. The student is expected to classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy of sets and subsets ...
1. TEKS Math
2. TEKS Math 5

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