Class 2 Shapes Worksheet – 2D and 3D Shapes

2D and 3D shapes worksheet for Class 2 with solved examples, practice questions, and tips. Help your child identify circles, squares, triangles, cubes, and more with ease.

What are Shapes?

Shapes are all around us. They help us describe the world we see. Shapes are divided into two types: 2D shapes, which are flat, and 3D shapes, which are solid.

2D Shapes (Flat Shapes)

A circle is a round shape with no corners. A square has 4 equal sides and 4 corners. A rectangle has 4 sides — 2 long and 2 short — and 4 corners. A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners.

3D Shapes (Solid Shapes)

A sphere is round like a ball. A cube is a box with all equal sides, like a dice. A cuboid is a box shape, like a book. A cylinder is round with flat ends, like a can. A cone has a pointed top with a round bottom, like an ice cream cone.

Solved Example

Problem: How many sides does a square have?

Step-by-Step Solution

A square has 4 sides, all equal in length. A square also has 4 corners, which are also called vertices.

Answer: A square has 4 sides.

Practice Problems

• How many corners does a triangle have? → Counting Corners
• Which shape has no corners: square, circle, or triangle? → Identifying Shape Properties
• A ball is which 3D shape? A book is which shape? A can of cold drink is which shape? → Real-life Object Matching
• True or False: A square and a rectangle are the same shape. Explain your answer. → Comparing Shapes
• A pizza slice looks like which shape? A clock face is which shape? A door is which shape? → Shapes in Everyday Life
• Look at a robot made of shapes and count how many circles, rectangles, and squares it contains. → Counting Shapes in a Picture

Scoring Guide

• 13–15 marks: Excellent! Start learning more complex shapes like pentagons and hexagons. Explore 3D shapes in real life.
• 10–12 marks: Very Good! Review the difference between 2D and 3D shapes. Practice identifying shapes in everyday objects around your home.
• 7–9 marks: Good Effort! Focus on learning the basic properties of each shape. Use building blocks or shape toys to feel and see shapes.
• 0–6 marks: Keep Trying! Start with one shape at a time. Look for circles and squares around your room, like clocks and windows.

Tips for Mastering Shapes

Learn the properties – Count the sides and corners for each shape to remember them.

Go shape hunting – Find shapes around your house. Plates are circles, books are rectangles, and roofs are triangles.

Draw daily – Practice drawing each shape 3 to 5 times every day to build accuracy.

Learn 3D shapes with real objects – Hold a ball to feel a sphere, a box to feel a cube or cuboid, and a can to feel a cylinder.

Use shape toys – Play with shape sorters, building blocks, and tangrams to make learning fun.

Make it creative – Try drawing pictures using only shapes, like a robot, a house, or a car, and label each shape you use.

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