Free Feed the Dragon 2D Shape Taco Task Box

In this blog post today I’m sharing my free feed the dragon 2D shape taco task box with you. This is the perfect task box to add to your Cinco de Mayo activities while also working on 2D shapes. In this blog post you’ll find instructions for how to use this task box and where you can download it for free.

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What is the Task Box?

In short? It’s a hands-on, low-prep, SUPER engaging activity that helps your students build 2D shape recognition and fine motor skills while having fun feeding tacos to a hungry little dragon. Yes. You read that right.

Each task card features a dragon with a specific shape taco it’s hungry for – and students have to “feed” it by matching the correct taco with the same 2D shape. From triangles to trapezoids and everything in between, this task box includes 13 fun and colorful dragon shapes, and matching taco shapes (because, obviously tacos make everything better).

Your students will be laughing, learning, and totally engaged – and you’ll be quietly fist-pumping because they’re building foundational math and motor skills without even realizing it.

What’s Included in the Free Download?

Inside this task box, you’ll find:

Task Box Cover (because organization is life)
13 Dragon Task Cards – each one with a different shape
Matching 2D Shape Taco Pieces
Easy Print-and-Prep Format

I always recommend printing and laminating everything for durability – especially if your class is like mine and has sticky fingers, mysterious puddles, and “oops, I cut the dragon’s face off” moments. But hey, we love a classroom full of enthusiasm, right?

Why This Task Box ROCKS

Let’s be real: centers, independent work, and one-on-one sessions can get repetitive. But when you add something like this into the mix? Magic!

Here’s why I love this activity – and why it lives permanently in my Task Box Library:

It’s play-based AND purposeful – students are doing real skill work while having fun.
It fits into SO many routines – morning work, early finishers, math centers, quiet time, fine motor stations, even take-home packs!
It’s great for multiple ability levels – non-readers? No problem. This activity is fully visual.
It supports independence – your students can complete this with minimal prompts or support.
It’s a great warm-up – perfect for getting little hands and brains ready for the day.

And let’s not forget the MOTIVATION factor. I mean… you say “feed the dragon,” and suddenly kids are all in. It’s the sneaky teacher win we all need.

How to Use the Feed the Dragon Task Box in Your Classroom

Here’s how I personally use this in my own setup:

Independent Work Station: I keep it in a photo box with a visual cue on the front. Students grab the card, match the tacos, and boom – done!
Partner Work or Centers: One student reads the shape, and the other finds the taco. They take turns feeding the dragon and cheering each other on.
Fine Motor Practice: Laminate those tacos and cards, and pair them with Velcro dots or mini clothespins for some extra fine motor challenge.
Take-Home Kit: I’ve also popped these into clear zipper pouches to send home with students who need extra shape practice at home.
IEP Goals: This is also a sneaky-good way to work on IEP goals related to shape identification, following visual directions, matching skills, and task completion.

Make It Your Own

One of my favorite parts of this activity is how flexible it is. Want to focus on only a few shapes? Just use those cards. Want to ramp up the difficulty? Use all the shapes at once and turn it into a timed game.

And if you’re looking to expand your shape collection beyond tacos (though why would you? 😂), you can find even more 2D shape task boxes inside the Task Box Library – which is filled to the brim with themed, engaging, hands-on task boxes like this one.

Where to Download for FREE

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If you love it, let me know! Tag me on Instagram @teachingautism when you use it—I LOVE seeing your students in action with these task boxes. And if you ever have requests or ideas, my inbox is always open.

Happy taco-feeding!