Parallelogram Shape Worksheet for Kids
A parallelogram is a four-sided shape that looks like a rectangle that has been gently pushed to one side. Both pairs of opposite sides are parallel, which means they run alongside each other and never meet.
Tracing a parallelogram gives children aged 3 to 7 lovely practice with slanted straight lines, helping them control the pencil at new angles.
Once your child knows the shape, they can spot parallelograms in erasers, ramps, kite panels and road signs, turning shape learning into a real-world treasure hunt.
Free for home and classroom use. The preview shows a sample of the printable worksheet.
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Name: ____________
Trace the parallelogram and colour it in
What your child will learn
- Recognising a slanted four-sided shape
- Tracing pairs of parallel sides
- Controlling the pencil on angled lines
- Spotting parallelograms around them
How parents can use this worksheet
- Show how the shape looks like a leaning rectangle
- Trace one pair of parallel sides, then the other
- Slide a rectangle sideways to make one from paper
- Celebrate every attempt, wobbles and all
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Frequently Asked Questions
A parallelogram is a four-sided shape with two pairs of parallel sides — like a rectangle that leans to one side.
You can spot them in erasers, ramps, kite panels and some road signs.
It suits children aged 3 to 7 who are ready to explore shapes beyond the basics.
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