Free printable shadow matching
Shadow Matching is a visual pairing page: six outline figures on the left — a heart, a star, an arrow, a triangle, an oval, and a square — each with a blank, and six filled shadows lettered A through F on the right. Kids study an outline, find its silhouette, and write the matching letter. Preschool and early elementary children like it as a quiet shape-recognition warm-up.
Solution page included
Peek at the solution
This download is a high-resolution PNG sized for a 6x9 inch page, plus a compact answer key that lists each number-to-letter pair. There is no signup. Print it at home or in class whenever you want a short matching activity.
How to play
- Start at number 1 and look at the outline shape in that box.
- Scan the lettered shadows on the right until you find the matching silhouette.
- Write that letter on the blank beside the outline.
- Repeat for numbers 2 through 6, then check the solution list.
Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper so the outline shapes and shadow tiles stay crisp enough to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Shadow Matching answer key?
A solution image on this page lists the six matches as number-letter pairs. Use it to mark the worksheet or to confirm one tricky silhouette without giving away the rest of the page.
Is this Shadow Matching printable free?
Yes. The puzzle and the answer key are free PNG downloads with no signup. Print them for personal use and classroom centers as often as you need a fresh copy.
Who is Shadow Matching for?
It suits preschool and kindergarten children who can name basic shapes and are ready to match an outline to a filled silhouette. The letters on the right also give a light introduction to writing A through F as answers.
How should I print this so the shapes stay easy to compare?
Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper in portrait. Keep fit-to-page off so the outline boxes and shadow tiles stay the same size. Black ink is all this page needs; a pencil is enough to write the letters.
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