Description
Looking for an engaging way to teach your students about 2D and 3D shapes? These 2D and 3D Shapes 1st Grade Math Task Cards give students hands-on practice identifying, describing, and sorting both flat and solid figures through four fun, game-based activities.
Each activity reinforces geometry skills and helps students distinguish between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes in a way that’s active and exciting. With printable and digital options included, these cards are ready to use for centers, guided practice, or independent learning.
What’s Included
Students explore the world of shapes with four interactive geometry games. Each game includes 11 questions, for a total of 44 shape problems that make geometry practice both structured and playful:
Game 1: Order Up
Students build the shape that the table wants to order.
Game 2: Help a Friend
Students create the shape in the picture by using the pieces provided.
Game 3: Catch the Bugs
Students decide what shapes they see inside the jar and put a bug on top of the correct answer.
Game 4: Park in the Driveway
Students find the car that has the correct answer and drag the car in the driveway.
How to Implement
Digital Version (Google Slides™)
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The first slide in each game models what to do.
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Work through several problems together before assigning independent practice.
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Perfect for interactive whiteboards or virtual learning.
Print Version
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Print in color or black and white.
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Use in math centers, small groups, or whole-class review.
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Students record answers on the included recording sheet.
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The self-checking answer key allows students to verify their work.
Why Teachers Love These Task Cards
These geometry task cards make math hands-on, visual, and engaging. Teachers love them because they are:
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Aligned to 1st Grade Common Core, TEKS, and B.E.S.T. standards
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No prep – just print or assign digitally
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Fun and interactive – combines play with learning
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Versatile – great for centers, small groups, or individual practice
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Student-friendly – designed for independent and collaborative work
Ways to Use
These 2D and 3D Shapes task cards fit perfectly into your math block. Try them as:
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Partner or small-group work
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Guided math review
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Math centers or rotations
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Homework or take-home packets
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Warm-ups or exit tickets
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Sub plans or fast finisher activities
Worksheet Alternative
These 2D and 3D Shapes 1st Grade Math Task Cards are a fun alternative to standard worksheets. Instead of answering repetitive questions, students explore shape attributes, sort examples, and discuss their reasoning—all while playing games.
They can be used for:
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Daily spiral review
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Informal assessments
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Independent practice
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Homework or enrichment
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End-of-unit geometry review
Resource Details
✅ 4 geometry games (44 total questions)
✅ 40+ Google Slides and printable task cards
✅ Color and black-and-white options
✅ Answer keys and recording sheets included
✅ Print and digital versions available
✅ Self-checking for easy use
Why You’ll Love This Set
At the end of the day, these 2D and 3D Shapes 1st Grade Math Task Cards make geometry:
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Fun for students
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Simple for teachers
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Hands-on and standards-aligned
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Perfect for spiral review or centers
Your students will love learning how to identify, name, and describe shapes—and you’ll love how easy it is to prep, assign, and differentiate.
✅ Ready to make geometry fun? Download these 2D and 3D Shapes 1st Grade Math Task Cards today and give your students an exciting way to practice two- and three-dimensional shapes!
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