Shapes & colours

Spot a circle. Find something blue. Mix two colours and see what happens. Start with a few familiar shapes and add more when your child is curious.

Shapes & colours

First shapes flashcards

Eight clear shape cards to show, name and print, with hidden labels and a simple answer guide for adults.

2–3 · 3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity

Shapes & colours

Shape tracing and matching

Trace generous shape outlines, match the names and turn a printed page into a simple shape hunt.

3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity

Shapes & colours

Colour flashcards

Ten bold colour cards for naming, sorting and finding familiar objects, with clear labels for grown-ups.

2–3 · 3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity

Shapes & colours

Colour mixing play pack

Make predictions, mix small amounts of paint and compare the colours you actually create.

3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity

Shapes & colours

Colour scavenger hunt

A flexible colour hunt for the living room, classroom or outdoors. Point to a find or bring back a safe object.

2–3 · 3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity

Shapes & colours

More shapes to notice

Pentagon, hexagon, octagon, semicircle, rhombus and trapezium cards for a closer look at sides and outlines.

3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity

A little guidance before you begin

Where should we start?

Choose three familiar shapes or colours, show one at a time and find a matching object nearby. Add names gradually rather than testing a whole set at once.

Can I use these at home or in a classroom?

Yes. Download and print copies for your household or your own teaching group. The core resources are free, with no registration. Please share the resource link rather than uploading the files elsewhere.

Can I show these without printing?

Picture-card packs have a picture-play view with names or answers to reveal. Stories can be read on screen. Crafts show a finished example to discuss together; print the scene and pieces for the hands-on activity.