Sort shapes by attributes
2nd Grade Math practice: Which shapes belong together: square, rectangle, and triangle, or circle and sphere, if the rule is 'has straight sides'. Part of geometry (Geometry).
~10 min
Shapes can be sorted by sides, corners, faces, or curved parts.
Identifying Shape Sides and Corners
side
corner
Flat shapes can be sorted by the number of straight sides or corners they have. A triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners, while a square has 4 equal sides and 4 corners.
💡 Count carefully around the edge of the shape to find all the sides and corners.