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Area and Perimeter Worksheets and Activities

Explore our collection of Area and Perimeter curriculum resources for grades 3 to 5. This hub includes worksheets, activities, reading passages, games, and graphic organizers that build foundational measurement skills across multiple grade levels.

Worksheet
What's The Area? - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

What's The Area?

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5.B

Free
Worksheet
Multiplication and Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Multiplication and Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.B

$1.50
Worksheet
Finding the Perimeter of Shapes - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Finding the Perimeter of Shapes

Worksheet · 3.MD.D.8

Free
Worksheet
Find the Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Find the Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.B

$1.50
Worksheet
Area of complex figures - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Area of complex figures

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.D

Free
Worksheet
Let's Count Unit Squares! - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Let's Count Unit Squares!

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5

Free
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Counting Unit Squares! - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Counting Unit Squares!

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5.A

$1.50
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Find Area using Tiling - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Find Area using Tiling

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.A

Free
Worksheet
Multiply Side Lengths to Find Areas - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Multiply Side Lengths to Find Areas

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.B

Free
Worksheet
Tiling Rectangles - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Tiling Rectangles

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.C

$1.50
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Relating Unit Squares to Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Relating Unit Squares to Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5.A

$1.50
Worksheet
Count the Square Units - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Count the Square Units

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5.B

$1.50
Worksheet
Area of Rectangles - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Area of Rectangles

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.C

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Area and Perimeter of Polygons - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Area and Perimeter of Polygons

Worksheet · 3.MD.D.8

$1.50
Worksheet
Find Area by Counting Unit Squares - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Find Area by Counting Unit Squares

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5

$1.50
Worksheet
Tiling and Multiplying to Find Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Tiling and Multiplying to Find Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.A

$1.50
Worksheet
Unit Squares and Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Unit Squares and Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5

$1.50
Worksheet
Moving with Math - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Moving with Math

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.6

$1.50
Worksheet
Finding the Area and Perimeter - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Finding the Area and Perimeter

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7

$1.50
Worksheet
Tiling Rectangles and Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Tiling Rectangles and Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.A

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Decomposing Rectangular Figures: Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Decomposing Rectangular Figures: Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.D

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Worksheet
Area and Perimeter - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Area and Perimeter

Worksheet · 3.MD.D.8

$1.50
Worksheet
Finding the Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Finding the Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5

$1.50
Worksheet
Unit squares - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Unit squares

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.5.A

Free
Worksheet
Area of the Pool - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Area of the Pool

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.6

Free
Worksheet
Counting Unit Squares to Find Area - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Counting Unit Squares to Find Area

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.6

$1.50
Worksheet
Area of Rectilinear Figure - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Area of Rectilinear Figure

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.D

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Tiling With Rectangles - worksheet educational content
Grade 3

Tiling With Rectangles

Worksheet · 3.MD.C.7.C

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Worksheet
Perimeter of Rectangle - worksheet educational content
Grades 4–5

Perimeter of Rectangle

Worksheet · 4.MD.A.3

$1.50
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Perimeter of A Polygons - worksheet educational content
Grades 4–5

Perimeter of A Polygons

Worksheet · 4.MD.A.3

$1.50
Worksheet
Perimeter of A Rectangle - worksheet educational content
Grades 4–5

Perimeter of A Rectangle

Worksheet · 4.MD.A.3

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About these Area and Perimeter worksheets and activities

Area and perimeter concepts develop progressively from grade 3 to grade 5. In early grades, students learn to count unit squares and tile rectangles to find area, then move to multiplying side lengths. Perimeter begins with adding all side lengths of simple shapes and advances to complex figures and polygons. Later grades introduce area of complex figures, relating unit squares to multiplication, and solving real-world problems.

Our resources cover all key subtopics: unit squares, tiling, rectangles, shapes, polygons, and complex figures. Students practice finding area and perimeter through counting, multiplication, and decomposition. Related concepts include multiplication, addition, geometric attributes, and real-world measurement. These teacher-authored, standards-aligned materials are designed for no-prep classroom use, available as printable worksheets and digital activities.

What these worksheets cover

  • Area and Perimeter of Complex Figures
  • Finding the Area and Perimeter
  • Polygons
  • Rectangles
  • Shapes
  • Tiling
  • Unit Squares

Using these in your classroom

Teachers can use this hub to differentiate instruction across a mixed-ability classroom. Choose resources by grade level or skill: use counting unit squares for intervention or introduction, and complex figures for enrichment or assessment. Resources work for whole-group lessons, small groups, math centers, independent practice, homework, or review. Mix printable and digital options to suit your setting. Many resources are scaffolded, making them ideal for intervention or building up to grade-level expectations. Some resources are free; others require a paid membership.

Standards alignment

These resources align with Common Core state standards for measurement and data in grades 3 through 5, covering concepts such as area and perimeter of rectangles, rectilinear figures, and polygons.

Frequently asked questions

Are these Area and Perimeter worksheets printable?

Yes, many of our resources are available as printable PDFs. Some are also offered as digital interactive activities. Check each resource for its format. Some worksheets are free to print; others require a paid membership.

Are these Area and Perimeter worksheets for kids?

Absolutely. All resources are designed for elementary students in grades 3 to 5. They use clear visuals, simple language, and age-appropriate contexts like parks, gardens, and rooms to make learning engaging.

Do you have resources for complex figures?

Yes, we have worksheets and activities for finding the area and perimeter of complex figures (rectilinear shapes). Students practice decomposing shapes, adding side lengths, and applying multiplication. These are suitable for grades 4 and 5.

Can I use these resources for intervention or review?

Yes. The hub includes scaffolded resources that start with counting unit squares and tiling, making them perfect for intervention. For review, choose worksheets that require multiplication or solving for missing sides. Mix and match across grades to meet individual needs.