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2D Shape Matching Puzzles

PDF | 11 pages|Grades: F - Reception

Use these fun puzzles when learning about the names of common 2D shapes.

Print the puzzles on thicker card for added durability. Cut the pieces out and instruct students to put them back together to show the name and the completed 2D shape.

The puzzles could also be printed on different coloured paper to avoid mixing up the pieces.

National Curriculum

National Curriculum Curriculum alignment

Early Years Foundation Stage
In
Geometry
In Key Stage 1 (KS1)Mathematics
Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Key Stage 1 (KS1) covers students in Year 1 and Year 2.
In
Mathematics
The principal focus of mathematics teaching in key stage 1 is to ensure that pupils develop confidence and mental fluency with whole numbers, counting and place value. This should involve working with numerals, words and the four operations, includin...
In Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Mathematics
In Early Years Foundation Stage
Properties of shapes
In Key Stage 1 (KS1)Mathematics Geometry
Shape, space and measures
Children use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems. They recognise, create and describe patterns. They explore characteristics of every...
In Early Years Foundation Stage Mathematics

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