3D Shape Sort interactive worksheet - Free Printable

To solve this 3D shape sort, we need to look at each object on the right side and decide which basic geometric shape it matches. Then we group them under the correct category: cube, cylinder, cone, or sphere.

Let’s go one by one:

1. Dice – It has 6 square faces → matches cube
2. Soccer ball – Round all around → matches sphere
3. Soda can – Has a circular top and bottom, straight sides → matches cylinder
4. Party hat – Pointy top, round base → matches cone
5. Apple – Mostly round (we ignore the stem for shape purposes) → matches sphere
6. Cardboard box – Square/rectangular faces → matches cube
7. Ice cream cone – The cone part is the shape; ice cream on top doesn’t change the container’s shape → matches cone
8. Jar – Circular top and bottom, straight sides → matches cylinder

Now let’s sort them into their groups:

- Cube: dice, cardboard box
- Cylinder: soda can, jar
- Cone: party hat, ice cream cone
- Sphere: soccer ball, apple

Each category gets two items — perfect!

Final Answer:
- Cube: dice, cardboard box
- Cylinder: soda can, jar
- Cone: party hat, ice cream cone
- Sphere: soccer ball, apple