Shape name poster maker

Eight shapes, each with its name

Make shape posters for the wall. Each poster shows one shape drawn in crayon with its name in large print: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, diamond, star and heart. Print one on a page as a poster, or four or eight on a page as cards.

Words that have a picture (755): press one to add it
Pick a design

Now: . Hundreds of designs to choose from.

Choose each part yourself

To keep a copy, choose “Save as PDF” as the printer. What you type stays on your device: it is not sent to us and not saved.

Your worksheet:

Watch: how the free worksheet makers workA two-minute lesson. Every maker works the same way.

How to make your worksheet

  1. Pick a ready list, or choose “Type your own words” and type one on each line.
  2. Choose one on a page for posters, or more for cards.
  3. Choose color or black and white, and a design.
  4. Print. To keep a copy, choose “Save as PDF” as the printer.

The reading skill

Shape names are words a child hears long before reading them. Seeing the word under the shape every day ties the spoken word to its letters.

What is ready

The eight shape words.

Good questions

Which shapes are there?

Circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, diamond, star and heart.

Can I type my own words?

Yes. Choose “Type your own words” and type one on each line. A word that has one of our pictures gets its picture. What you type stays on your device.

Where do the pictures come from?

Every picture is one of our own hand-drawn crayon pictures.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.

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