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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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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2D Shape Match-up Puzzles
A set of puzzles that match up 2D shapes and their properties.
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2D Shape and 3D Object Flashcards
Explore 2D shapes and 3D objects with this set of 20 full-page flashcards.
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Batty for 2D Shapes - Halloween Shapes Worksheet
Go batty and identify the 2D shapes with a printable Halloween Shapes worksheet.
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Real-World 3D Objects - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Explore three-dimensional objects in the real world with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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2D Shapes Dominoes
A set of dominoes to help students consolidate their understanding of 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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2D Shape Puppet Templates
Use these cute shape puppets when discussing 2D shape names and their properties to your students.
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Properties of Pyramids and Prisms - Posters
Learn the properties of pyramids and prisms with these classroom posters.
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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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Real-World 3D Objects - Sorting Activity
Practise identifying and sorting three-dimensional objects with this set of 24 sorting cards.
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Real Life 3D Objects – Interactive PowerPoint
Explore three-dimensional objects in the real world with this engaging interactive activity.
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2D Shapes Similarities and Differences Presentation
Support teacher instruction to help enable students to identify similarities and differences between 2-D shapes with this 18-slide deck.
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Tessellation Christmas Tree - Printable Project
Engage your students in the weeks before Christmas with a collaborative Christmas Tree Tessellation project.
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Find and Colour – Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt where students search for 2D shapes in their surrounding environment.
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2D Shapes Blue Print Poster
2D Shapes and their names on one poster.
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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 Shapes in the Environment Poster Pack
Explore 2D shapes in the environment using this set of 8 display posters showing the shapes and everyday examples.
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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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3D Objects Dominoes
Help your students learn the names of the most common three-dimensional objects with this set of dominoes.
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Christmas Maths Learning Centre - Pattern Block Picture Cards
Print a set of Christmas pattern block pictures to help children develop shape recognition and fine motor skills.
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Colour By Shape Christmas Worksheets
Use knowledge of 2D shapes to colour in these Christmas-themed colour by shape worksheets.
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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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Let's Spin - Shapes Spinner Activity
Use this colourful 2D shape spinner resource to in whole-class or small-group active learning games.
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Informal Measurement - Task Cards
A set of task cards to use when learning about informal measurement.
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What's My Card? Shape Board Game
Consolidate knowledge of 2d shapes and 3D objects with a game of shape Guess Who!
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3D Objects Border Trimmers
Brighten up your cork boards with these 3D object border trimmers.