Read and Draw: Shapes to 20

Each exercise asks for between eight and twenty shapes, named under an empty shelf. Drawing that many takes organization, and it shows whether a child can hold a two-digit number in mind while working.

Groups of five or ten make the total easy to check, and the larger frames of the two-exercise sheets leave room for every shape.

Part of the Counting Shapes Worksheets collection, Last updated on Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:40:10 GMT.

Free Printables

Draw Shapes to 20, Two per Page (N1)

Two big frames for drawing 8 to 20 shapes, with room for groups. Variant 1.
Two big frames for drawing 8 to 20 shapes, with room for groups. Variant 1. | zuzuzi.com

Draw Shapes to 20, Two per Page (N2)

Two big frames for drawing 8 to 20 shapes, with room for groups. Variant 2.
Two big frames for drawing 8 to 20 shapes, with room for groups. Variant 2. | zuzuzi.com

Draw Shapes to 20, Four per Page (N1)

Four frames, each calling for 8 to 20 shapes drawn above the shelf. Variant 1.
Four frames, each calling for 8 to 20 shapes drawn above the shelf. Variant 1. | zuzuzi.com

Draw Shapes to 20, Four per Page (N2)

Four frames, each calling for 8 to 20 shapes drawn above the shelf. Variant 2.
Four frames, each calling for 8 to 20 shapes drawn above the shelf. Variant 2. | zuzuzi.com

Draw Shapes to 20, Six per Page (N1)

Six tight frames with numbers from 8 to 20, for neat small drawings. Variant 1.
Six tight frames with numbers from 8 to 20, for neat small drawings. Variant 1. | zuzuzi.com

Draw Shapes to 20, Six per Page (N2)

Six tight frames with numbers from 8 to 20, for neat small drawings. Variant 2.
Six tight frames with numbers from 8 to 20, for neat small drawings. Variant 2. | zuzuzi.com

Drawing Larger Numbers

Twenty shapes take up a lot of room. Small shapes in neat rows work best: two rows of ten, or four rows of five, both easy to count again at the end.

Tens and Ones in Pictures

A drawing of 16 can show one full row of ten and a shorter row of six, which makes the value of each digit visible.

Choosing the Right Sheet

Two exercises per page suit children who draw large; six per page leave small frames for those who already draw small and neat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is drawing twenty shapes too much for young children?

It depends on the child. The range from 8 to 20 follows the sheets up to 10, once counting to ten is secure.

Can I print the same sheet several times?

Yes. Each sheet is a fixed PDF that prints the same way every time; the generator makes new combinations when needed.