2D Shape Fine Motor Task Cards: Penguin
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 11
Coordinating Activities
2D Shape Fine Motor Task Cards: Penguin
- 6 pages of penguin shape tracing cards, 2 shapes per page
- Each card has the shape word and a dotted shape to trace
- 12 shapes: diamond, square, circle, rectangle, star, oval, heart, triangle, crescent, hexagon, pentagon and octagon
Laminate the cards so kids can trace them with a dry erase marker again and again.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Dry erase or wet erase markers
Standards for 2D Shapes
These shape activities support early math standards connected to naming, describing and comparing shapes.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.5: Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes. Kids trace each shape.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size. Kids name each shape as they trace it.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics
- PK4.V.C.1: Child names and describes common 2D shapes and names at least 1 solid 3D shape. Kids name and describe each shape.
- PK4.IX.B.1: Child shows control of tasks that require small-muscle strength and control. Kids trace each shape with a marker.
Virginia Standards of Learning
- K.MG.2: Identify, describe, name, compare and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares and rectangles). Kids trace and name each shape.
2D Shape Fine Motor Task Cards: Penguin give preschool and kindergarten kids practice tracing and naming 12 shapes with cute penguins.
Each card shows a penguin, a shape word and a dotted shape. Kids read the word, say the shape and trace it.
Tracing helps kids feel the sides and corners of each shape while building pencil control.
How to Use 2D Shape Fine Motor Task Cards: Penguin
- Print, laminate and cut apart the cards.
- Kids pick a card and name the shape.
- Kids trace the dotted shape with a dry erase marker.
- Kids wipe it off and try another card.
Small Group: Trace each shape with a finger first and count the sides.
Fine Motor Center: Set out the cards with dry erase markers.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Shape Tracing Cards
Every group has a mix of shape and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Trace with a finger first.
- Start with the circle and square.
- Use a chunky marker.
- Hold the card still with a sticky dot.
For On-Level Practice:
- Trace every shape.
- Name each shape.
- Read the shape word.
- Count the sides.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Draw the shape without tracing.
- Write the shape word.
- Sort the shapes by number of sides.
- Find each shape in the room.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Name each shape together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Trace each shape with a finger to feel the sides and corners.
- Use real shape blocks next to the pages.
2D Shape Fine Motor Task Cards: Penguin Are Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Winter themes
- Fine motor centers
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
