2D and 3D Shapes Worksheets for Grade 2

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Easy

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A square has  

2. A shape with no flat faces is a  

3. A triangle has  

4. A cube has  

5. A shape with 0 sides and 0 corners is a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A cube has 6 faces.

T F

2. A circle has 4 sides.

T F

3. A triangle has 3 vertices.

T F

4. A cylinder is a flat shape.

T F

2D and 3D Shapes

Easy

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A rectangle has  

2. A shape with exactly 3 sides and 3 corners is a  

3. A hexagon has  

4. A square is a special type of  

5. A pentagon has  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A hexagon has 6 sides.

T F

2. A square is a special type of rectangle.

T F

3. All rectangles are squares.

T F

4. An oval has corners.

T F

2D and 3D Shapes

Easy

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A rectangular prism has  

2. A cone has  

3. A cube has  

4. A sphere can  

5. A pyramid has  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A cylinder can both roll and stack.

T F

2. A cube can roll.

T F

3. A sphere has 0 edges.

T F

4. A cone has 2 flat faces.

T F

2D and 3D Shapes

Easy

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A stop sign is shaped like an  

2. A basketball is shaped like a  

3. A window is usually shaped like a  

4. A soup can is shaped like a  

5. A party hat is shaped like a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A door is shaped like a rectangle.

T F

2. A dice is shaped like a sphere.

T F

3. A pizza slice looks like a triangle.

T F

4. A globe is shaped like a cylinder.

T F

2D and 3D Shapes

Medium

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A pentagon has  

2. A hexagon has  

3. A quadrilateral has  

4. The shape with the fewest sides is a  

5. A rectangle has  

6. A shape with 8 sides is an  

7. A square has  

8. A shape with 6 equal sides is a  

9. A rhombus has  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

triangle

→

8

pentagon

→

3

hexagon

→

6

octagon

→

5

2D and 3D Shapes

Medium

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A cube has  

2. A cone has  

3. A rectangular prism has  

4. A sphere has  

5. A cylinder has  

6. A cone has  

7. A cube has  

8. A rectangular prism has  

9. A shape that can stack AND roll is a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

cube

→

ice cream cone

sphere

→

can

cone

→

dice

cylinder

→

basketball

2D and 3D Shapes

Medium

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A 2D shape is  

2. A 3D shape takes up space and is  

3. A cube has  

4. A triangular prism has  

5. A circle has  

6. The flat surface of a 3D shape is called a  

7. A cylinder has  

8. Where two faces of a 3D shape meet is called an  

9. A corner point on a 3D shape is called a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each 3D shape to its number of faces.

cube

→

5

triangular prism

→

6

cone

→

1

rectangular prism

→

6

2D and 3D Shapes

Medium

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A shape with 5 sides is called a  

2. A rectangular prism has  

3. A pyramid with a square base has  

4. A shape with 6 sides is called a  

5. A cone has  

6. A sphere has  

7. An octagon has  

8. A triangular prism has  

9. A triangle has  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each 3D shape to its number of vertices.

cube

→

0

cone

→

5

sphere

→

8

square pyramid

→

1

2D and 3D Shapes

Hard

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which shape has exactly 5 sides?

2. A cube has how many faces?

3. Which 2D shape has all sides equal AND all right angles?

4. How many edges does a rectangular prism have?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A triangle has  

2. A shape with no corners and no edges is a  

3. A hexagon has  

4. A cone has  

5. A cylinder has  

2D and 3D Shapes

Hard

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which shapes can roll?

2. A soccer ball is most like which 3D shape?

3. Which shape has NO vertices and NO edges?

4. How many vertices does a triangle have?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A cube has  

2. A  

3. A rectangular prism has  

4. A 2D shape is  

5. An octagon has  

2D and 3D Shapes

Hard

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. How many edges does a cube have?

2. Which 3D shape has exactly 1 flat face?

3. A triangular prism has how many edges?

4. Which shape has more vertices: a cube or a square pyramid?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A square pyramid has  

2. A cube has  

3. A rectangular prism has  

4. A triangular prism has  

5. A square pyramid has  

2D and 3D Shapes

Hard

2D and 3D Shapes

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which 2D shape has the most sides: pentagon, hexagon, or triangle?

2. How many faces does a square pyramid have in all?

3. Which 3D shape has 2 flat circular faces and 0 vertices?

4. A cereal box is most like which 3D shape?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A hexagon has  

2. A cube and a rectangular prism both have  

3. A 2D shape has length and width but no  

4. A square has  

5. A  

2D and 3D Shapes

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These 2d and 3d shapes worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential math skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Flat Shapes: Identify and name circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, pentagons, and hexagons
• Solid Shapes: Identify cubes, spheres, cones, cylinders, and rectangular prisms
• Sides and Vertices: Count the sides and corners of 2D shapes
• Real-World Shapes: Match solid shapes to everyday objects
• Sorting: Sort shapes into flat (2D) and solid (3D) categories

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Confusing 'sides' with 'vertices' or 'corners' when describing flat shapes, often double-counting and saying a triangle has 6 sides when they meant 3 sides and 3 vertices.
• Mixing up 2D and 3D shape names by calling a cube a 'square' or a sphere a 'circle', because students forget that solid shapes are three-dimensional and have faces, not just outlines.
• Forgetting that a square is a special type of rectangle, and incorrectly answering that 'all rectangles are squares' instead of recognizing the relationship runs only one way.

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