Grade 1 Geometry: Name the shape

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What students practice: Naming shapes builds on defining attributes; shape names themselves are kindergarten content.

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Grade 1 · Geometry

Name the Shape

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Example problems by difficulty

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Easy

Write the name of this shape: circle, triangle, square, or rectangle.
Answer: rectangle

Standard

Write the name of this shape: circle, triangle, square, rectangle, trapezoid, or hexagon.
Answer: trapezoid

Challenge

Write the name of this shape: circle, triangle, square, rectangle, trapezoid, or hexagon.
Answer: rectangle

Where this skill fits

Next skill: Count the sides
All grades: Geometry worksheets, Grades 1–5

Related Common Core standards

1.G.A.1 — Distinguish defining attributes of shapes (e.g. number of sides) from non-defining ones.

The match is approximate (a prerequisite, extension or different context), so treat this as related practice rather than coverage of the standard. Common Core–informed practice; not a claim of official alignment.