Grade 1 Intro – Spot the Shapes!
This 10 × 10 printable puzzle hides 10 shape words—from CIRCLE to CONE. Young learners practise spelling and shape recognition in a quick, hands-on activity.
- 🔷 Reinforces basic geometry vocabulary
- 🖨️ Instant PDF answer key
- ⏱️ 5-minute math warm-up or early-finisher task
Contents
Word List
- CIRCLE
- SQUARE
- TRIANGLE
- RECTANGLE
- OVAL
- STAR
- HEART
- DIAMOND
- CUBE
- CONE
How to Play – 3 Easy Steps
- Print or project the grid.
- Children find all 10 shape words—left-to-right or top-to-bottom.
- Click Show Answers or check page 2 of the PDF to review together.
Grade 1 – How to Use in Class
- Match each shape word to a drawing on the board.
- Allow five minutes for partners to solve; fast finishers draw each 2-D or 3-D shape.
- Reveal answers and count how many sides or faces each shape has.
Puzzle Grid
Teaching Tip: After solving, have students build 3-D shapes with craft sticks or clay for a tactile extension.
