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Ice Cream Kindergarten Shape Sorting Activity

April 9, 2020 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Work on shape recognition the fun way with this cool ice cream preschool shape sorting activity!
This fun ice cream themed shape sorting activity for kids is so cool for practicing shape recognition!
Ice Cream Shape Sorting Activity
Pick up the print or digital version of this ice cream shape sorting activity for students to use in or at home!

When I was a kid, one of my strongest summer memories is going down to the Dairy Queen to get an OREO Blizzard.

It was my very favorite childhood treat.

(In fact, it’s taking every bit of willpower in my body not to break off from writing this post and go get one.)

Ice cream is still a classic treat for kids, especially during the summer.

And that’s why I wanted to make a fun ice cream-themed learning activity for early grades – this ice cream kindergarten shape sorting activity!

Fun Ice Cream Plane Shape Sorting Activity

This is such a fun (and low-prep) learning activity for little learners!

You only need a few minutes to prepare it and then the kids will be off and running!

Just be prepared for them to ask you for ice cream immediately afterward.

Fun Ice Cream Themed Shape Activity

Read on to see how to get your copy of this shape sorting lesson!

Plus, check out our cupcake letter matching activity for more “sweet” learning fun!

Help early learners recognize plane shapes with this fun ice cream kindergarten shape sorting activity!

Ice Cream Kindergarten Shape Sorting Activity

To use this kindergarten shape sorting activity, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper or cardstock
  • Laminator (optional)
  • Scissors
  • Hook and loop adhesive coins (optional)
  • Crayons or colored pencils (optional)
Ice Cream Shape Sorting Lesson for Kindergarten

This resource includes 12 different plane shapes for students to learn, such as:

  • Circle
  • Square
  • Triangle
  • Rectangle
  • Oval
  • Octagon
  • and six more!
Teaching Early Learners to Recognize Plane Shapes

The cones feature the shapes themselves.

And the scoops are labeled with the shape names. (I used the same color for the scoop and the shape on each cone for a little hint.)

Kindergarten Ice Cream Shape Sorting Activity

A full blackline version is included as well.

Ice Cream Shape Matching Activity for Kindergarten

And there are shape labels and shape word labels for matching. An answer key is also inside.

How to Use the Ice Cream Shape Sorting Activity

You may want to begin this lesson with an introduction to plane shapes.

Start by reviewing the four basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, and rectangle) with your class. Build from there, gradually introducing the remaining eight plane shapes.

Shape Matching Activity for Kindergarten

Talk about each shape’s name as you go along. This will help prepare your students for the matching activity.

Printable Kindergarten Shape Sorting Lesson

If you’re working with early learners who are still practicing basic shapes, stick with the shape templates that are already labeled.

Ice Cream Shape Sorting for Kindergarten

But if your students are already reading, add a little challenge with the labeling printables.

They can practice finding the correct shape name for each “cone” or finding the correct shape for each shape name “scoop”.

Sorting Plane Shapes with Early Learners

Add hook and loop adhesive stickers if you plan to reuse this lesson at centers.

Scroll down to get your Ice Cream Kindergarten Shape Sorting Activity!

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Printable Shape Sorting Activity for Kindergarten

To get your copy of our Ice Cream Kindergarten Shape Sorting Activity, check out the printable or the digital version in my Teachers Pay Teachers store or view it below!

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