2D shapes word search worksheet (ages 5-7)
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Summary
Enhance vocabulary and spelling skills with this engaging 2D shapes word search, specifically designed for learners aged 5-7. This resource features a collection of 16 2D shape-related words written in lowercase letters, which are accompanied by hidden 2D shape images to support word recognition, understanding, and children with EAL (English as an additional language). This two-page printable includes a word search grid on the first page, where learners can identify shapes and tick them off the provided list, and a complete solutions page for easy marking. This word search is a valuable tool to expand a child's language while reinforcing literacy skills in a fun and interactive way.
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Description
What’s included?
This download includes 4 portrait PDF sheets in total, featuring a 2D shapes word search (Page 1) and its corresponding answer key (Page 2).
Two full versions are included:
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full-colour version
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black-and-white version
What’s it for?
Becoming familiar with these 2D shape-related words will improve a learner’s vocabulary. This will help them with reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as they learn to recognise the words on sight and spell them correctly.
Who’s it for?
This word search helps young learners and those needing extra support read key words. The illustrations clarify the meaning of each word, making it great for early readers and students learning English as an additional language.
Resource layout
The lowercase letters are arranged in a x10 by x10 square grid, featuring easy to read ‘Sassoon Infant Std’ font.
There are 16 words to find in total.
Page 1
Lists the hidden words to find - these are organised into four colour-coded groups, clearly displayed below the word search.
Page 2
Provides the solutions, showing where all the words are hidden and their direction.
Direction of hidden words:
- horizontal (forwards not backwards)
- vertical (up as well as down)
The 16 hidden words to find are:
- ellipse
- circle
- semi circle
- heart
- round
- triangle
- edges
- side
- square
- rectangle
- rhombus
- vertices
- pentagon
- hexagon
- star
- regular
Support/extension
The 2D shape images are hidden in this word search as well as the 2D shape names. For learners who would like an extra challenge, learners can find (and name) these 2D shapes - ticking the images off as they find them in the boxes below the word search (on page 1).
Recommendations
When completing the word search, we recommend using a highlighter pen. This keeps all letters visible, as some are used in more than one word. The word search can also be laminated for repeated use.
Important message
Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.
A 3D shape word search is also available.
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