Use these cute shape puppets when discussing 2D shape names and their properties to your students.
2D Shapes Puppets to Bring Fun to Your Math Lessons!
Kids love maths games! Engaging, colourful and fun, these 2D finger puppets are a great way to consolidate learning about 2D shapes, their names and properties! If you’re looking for a whole-class activity that will get your students having a blast while memorising their shape-names, you’ve found the perfect resource for the job!
Included in this download:
- rectangle
- hexagon
- square
- circle
- octagon
- rhombus
- pentagon
- triangle
Try using these for dramatic play, a guess-the-shape game, or print out extras for a fun “shape of the day” mystery game where you leave clues around the room until someone guesses the correct shape!
Easily Prepare 2D Shape Puppets for Your Students
Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to access the easy-print PDF.
Print out the 2-D shape puppets on cardstock. Use a Stanley knife to cut the circles out for the finger holes. You may like to get your students to decorate the black-and-white version as a worksheet or craftivity.
Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access.
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Hello , These look great! However I did notice that the edges are curved instead of straight, which makes it technically not an exact shape (rectangle, square etc). I normally would not mind but since this links to maths, could this be changed? thanks for your time :)
Hi Christine, thank you for your comment. We have designed these shapes to have curved vertices to compliment the cartoon finger puppets. If you would like sharper vertices may I suggest cutting the puppets inside the cut line to reduce the curve.