VC2M1SP01
make, compare and classify familiar shapes; recognise familiar shapes and objects in the environment, identifying the similarities and differences between them
- classifying a collection of shapes including different circles, ovals, regular and irregular shapes, triangles and quadrilaterals, saying what is the same about the shapes in a group and what is different between the shapes in a group
- selecting a shape from a small collection of shapes inside a bag and describing the shape by feel, so that others can name the shape and give reasons for their choice
- comparing the different objects that can be built out of the same number of blocks or centi-cubes and discussing the differences between them
- exploring string games used in storytelling by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples (for example, in Karda from the Yandruwandha Peoples of north-eastern South Australia), recognising, comparing, describing and classifying the shapes made by the string and these shapes’ relationship to shapes and objects on Country/Place
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Shape Worksheet Sets (Foundation to Grade 6 Level)
Use these levelled worksheets sets with your primary school students to explore 2D shapes and 3D objects!
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Colouring 2D Shapes Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of rectangles, squares, circles and triangles.
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2D Shapes Poster Set
Hang this 2D shapes poster set in your classroom to give students an easy reference for the attributes of two dimensional shapes.
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Shape Playdough Mats for Fine Motor Development
A set of 6 shape playdough mats to help children develop their fine motor skills and identify different 2D shapes.
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2D Shape Poster Set
Use this set of 16 brightly coloured 2D shapes with your geometry lessons.
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Colour by 2D Shape (Basic and Complex Shapes)
A detailed set of colour by shape activities.
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We're Going On a Shape Hunt! Graphing Game
Consolidate students' knowledge of 2D shapes while teaching about data collection, recording and graphing!
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3D Objects Poster
Learn the names of some common 3D shapes with this classroom poster.
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3D Object Detective - Worksheet
Explore the properties of some common three-dimensional objects with this printable worksheet.
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2D Shapes in the Environment Interactive Activity
Teach students to recognise and name 2D shapes in component parts of everyday items in their environment.
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Memory Matcher PowerPoint – 2D Shapes
An interactive memory match-up game where students recall the names of shapes.
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2D Shape Activity Sheets
A set of nine worksheets where students demonstrate their understanding of various 2D shapes.
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Easy Origami Animals Worksheet and Step-By-Step Instructions for Kids
Make origami animals with your students with printable step-by-step instructions plus a 2D shapes worksheet for your maths lesson planning.
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Drawing 2D Shapes Worksheet
A worksheet with questions regarding 2D shapes.
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Attributes of 2D Shapes Worksheet Set
Share this attributes of 2D shapes worksheet set with your students to help them categorise and analyse two-dimensional shapes.
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2D Shapes Comparison Worksheet
A set of two 2D shape worksheets for students to record their observations whilst comparing properties of 2D shapes.
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2D Shapes Mystery Bag
This 2D shapes interactive teaching resource helps students to identify the properties of 2D shapes everyday items in their environment.
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2D Shape Match
A fun match-up activity to consolidate your students’ knowledge of 2D shapes and their properties.
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2D Shapes and 3D Objects - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Learn the difference between 2D shapes and 3D objects with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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2D Shapes - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation
An interactive PowerPoint presentation that teaches the features of 2D shapes.
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Fire Truck Shape Craft
Use a Fire Truck Shape Craft template to help your students identify 2D shapes during Fire Safety lessons.
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2D Shape Bingo
Engage your students while consolidate learning about 2D shapes, their names and properties with 2D Shape Bingo!
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Classifying Shapes Activity — Number Talk Cards
Spark discussion with this classifying shapes activity that will have students identifying the attributes of 2D shapes.
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2D Shapes in the Environment Cut and Sort Worksheet
Students will categorise and sort 2D shapes using this ability-levelled worksheet set.
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2D-3D Shape Posters
Use this set of 14 brightly coloured 2D and 3D shape posters to decorate your classroom and build academic vocabulary.
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2D Shapes with Information – Poster
A 2D shapes poster with 16 common shapes, as well as information characterising each shape.
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Properties of 3D Objects - Poster Set
Help your students identify the names and properties of common 3D objects with this set of five classroom posters.
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2D Shapes Mini Book
Engage your students and inspire them to read and learn about 2-D shapes and with a printable book.
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Classifying 3D Objects - Interactive Activity
Classify 3D objects according to their properties with this digital drag-and-drop activity.
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2D Shapes Poster
Use this colourful poster with a collection of 2D shapes in your maths classroom.
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Geometry Toss - Active Learning Game
Explore the differences between 2D shapes and 3D objects with an active game!
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2D Shape Maths Investigation - My Crazy Cubby House!
A mathematics investigation involving 2D shape, embedded in a real-world context.