Free Printable to Practice Colors, Shapes, and Reading Skills

Help your kids practice reading and color recognition with this fun and free printable! Each shape includes a color word, and your child’s job is to color in the shape using the correct color. It’s a simple way to build early reading skills while reinforcing shape identification and color matching.

You can even turn this activity into a hands-on craft by having your kids cut out the shapes once they’ve finished coloring them. It’s a great way to sneak in some scissor practice while keeping little hands busy and engaged. Whether you use it as a quiet time activity or part of your homeschool day, this printable is a fun and flexible addition to your early learning toolkit!

This worksheet strengthens several foundational skills at once – color recognition, shape identification, early reading, and fine motor control.

Here’s a few other ways to use this worksheet:

Laminate or slip it into a plastic sleeve and use it with dry-erase markers for repeat use.

Turn it into a matching game by cutting out shapes and hiding them around the room.

Use it as a warm-up or transition activity during homeschool lessons.

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