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Flat or Solid? TK worksheet

Printable worksheet with boxes for flat shapes and solid shapes and cut-out shapes to sort

Ages 4-5
About 12 minutes
Early Math
You need: Scissors and glue stick

Level

Two groups with three shapes each.

Ink

Paper

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A note for parents

Flat shapes can be drawn on paper; solid shapes can be held. Sorting them shows the difference between 2D and 3D.

How to help

Hold a flat paper shape and a solid block.
Talk about how they are different.
Find solid shapes at home.

Choose "Actual size" or "100%" when printing. A4 is 210 x 297 mm; US Letter is 8.5 x 11 in. The black-and-white version uses less ink.

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