Matching worksheets
Match each picture to its shadow.
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How to make matching worksheets
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Choose a theme and level (4, 5 or 6 pictures).
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Tap “Make a new one” for a different arrangement.
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Download and print.
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Children draw a line from each picture to its shadow.
About the matching worksheets
Colourful pictures on the left, black shadows in a jumbled order on the right. Children look at the shape of each picture and draw a line to the shadow that matches. Shadow matching builds shape recognition and visual memory.
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Find more in kids activity sheets. Everything is made on your device, and nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What age is shadow matching for?
About ages 2½ to 5. Start with four pictures and move up to six.
Were the pictures drawn for this site?
Yes. Every picture was drawn for Atifo with bold, simple lines, so you can print as many copies as you like for home, school or a party.
Will I get a new sheet each time?
Puzzles like I spy, mazes and differences change every time you tap “Make a new one”. Colouring pictures stay the same.
Is the matching worksheets free?
Yes, free to print with no signup or watermark. You can also switch off the small atifo.app credit.
Which paper should I use?
Ordinary A4 or US Letter paper works. Use thicker paper for cut-and-paste pages and bingo cards you want to reuse.
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