2D shapes properties
Challenge 1- read the properties and write down what shape has been described using the word bank to support (triangle, square, rectangle and circle).
Challenge 2- read the properties and match this to the correct shape (triangle, square, rectangle, circle, hexagon, pentagon and semi-circle).
Reasoning and problem solving activity has also been included.
2D Shapes - Year 1
2D Shapes - Year 1
In this maths teaching resource, pupils recognise and name 2D shapes (circles, squares, rectangles and triangles). They recognise 2D shapes on the surface of 3D shapes and see how the same 2D shape can look different in different orientations. This Year 1 maths teaching resource has been created following the White Rose Small Steps guidance for year 1 - Autumn - Block 3 - Shape. The resource consists of 1 lesson, including a PowerPoint presentation and worksheets, to guide your class through the curriculum objectives of the Year 1 maths programme of study (Geometry - properties of shapes). The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning.
Content includes:
Varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving interactive class activities with 4 accompanying worksheets in colour and black and white
1 further varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving worksheet with answers
‘2D Shapes - Year 1’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.
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Year 1 Properties of Shape Bundle
Identify 2d shapes and their properties
Maths PPT on the topic of 2d shapes for 7-8 year-olds.
Learning Objectives: Identify and name 2d shapes and their properties, recognise polygons
Cambridge Stage 4
22 slides
Good for introducing a new topic and whole class modelling.
2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards
Spark creativity and critical thinking with this Pack of 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards! These hands-on activity cards invite students to build a variety of 2D shapes using balls, sticks, or other creative materials. With accompanying recording sheets, students reflect on their designs, identify key attributes, and strengthen their understanding of shapes.
Perfect for STEM centers, small group work, or independent exploration, this resource combines geometry with problem-solving in a fun, interactive way.
Shapes included – square, triangle, rhombus, rectangle, trapezoid, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, kite, trapezium and parallelogram.
What’s Included -
2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards (2 different types of cards): Each card features a specific shape (e.g., triangle, square, hexagon) for students to construct with tactile materials.
2D Shape STEM Slides: Suitable for classroom display on your electronic whiteboard (PowerPoint + Google Slides versions)
Recording Sheets: Students document their creations, noting shape attributes like sides and vertices.
Poster prompts: Two different larger format posters to prompt your students.
Print Ready + Editable Versions: Choose from a ready to print PDF or choose your own language or fonts and edit in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Key Features -
Hands-On STEM Learning: Encourages students to explore geometry through building and problem-solving.
**Reinforces Shape Recognition: **Helps students internalize 2D shape properties by constructing and recording them.
Develops Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating small parts like toothpicks and playdough enhances hand-eye coordination.
Versatile Use: Perfect for STEM centers, math lessons, small group challenges, or early finisher activities.
This 2D Shape STEM Challenge Pack helps students connect math concepts to real-world problem-solving, making geometry engaging and meaningful.
Why You’ll Love It -
Encourages Creativity and Collaboration: Students can work independently or in pairs to complete the challenges.
Supports Multiple Learning Styles: Combines hands-on activities with visual and written components.
**Teacher-Friendly: **Easy to prep and perfect for reuse—just print and go!
Make geometry exciting with these 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards!
File type –
Ready to print PDF + editable PowerPoint and Google Slides versions
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Sorting 2D Shapes
Sorting 2D shapes on Caroll diagrams.
Best suited for year 1,2
3 differentiated ability sheets.
Year 2 – Shape – Draw 2D shapes - White Rose Maths
Carefully crafted teaching presentation with everything you need to teach this small step of White Rose Maths Year 2 Shape Unit. This presentation follows the mastery approach of concrete, pictorial and abstract, whilst implementing all aspects of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction.
This presentation contains:
*A warm-up to start the children’s thinking with AfL and metacognition style questions.
*Guided practice through each new concept, providing models of strategies and worked examples.
*Independent practice through differentiated varied fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving questions.
*Plus, a greater depth extension activity to fully show students’ understanding.
*Answer sheets for teacher or students’ self/peer assessment
*Student refection page to discuss the lesson’s objectives and their individual next steps.
The complete Year 2 Shape Unit can be found here.
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2D Shapes and their Properties Powerpoint
This powerpoint covers all common 2D shapes, properties and related vocabulary.
This is a useful tool to use when revising 2D shapes and introducing the correct terminology to use when describing/identifying shapes.
This can also be used to introduce further 2D shapes following pupils previous learning in past years.
PROPERTIES OF 2D SHAPES | Differentiated | Edges, Vertices, Regular, Irregular
This worksheet is perfect to test the children’s knowledge after introducing them to the properties edges and vertices of 2D shapes. I used this worksheet for a P5 class (Year 4). 1 worksheet includes some irregular polygons for children that need an extra challenge.
2d shape properties
Differentiated worksheet - colour properties of shapes and identify basic properties in a chart format. Up to octagon
2D shape posters with properties
I've been searching everywhere for a set of regular 2D shapes with their properties also listed. I couldn't find them anywhere so have created some simple posters. I thought someone else might find these useful!
Introduction to 2D shapes
This is a complete lesson with a great PowerPoint story, printable cut and stick activities and fun ideas for an outstanding lesson!
Properties of 2D and 3D shapes
I made this for my class in order for them to understand the properties of 2D & 3D shapes. Understanding what the properties mean enabled them to give accurate description of the shapes.
3D Shapes Puzzle with Nets and Properties | Matching Activity
18 shapes are included in this matching activity, asking students to match a 3D shape to its name, net and properties. Two versions are included; one where the 3D shapes are solid, and another where the 3D shapes are wire frames so students can see the number of edges etc; a good option for using less ink when printing.
Available as part of Matching Activity Bundle One .
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2D Shapes Polygon Bingo Differentiated
A fun bingo game where pupils must recognise the names of different polygons to fill their bingo cards. The game focusses on shape names, and sentences describing features of the shapes.
The following resources are provided:
• 2D shapes bingo cards
• 2D shapes bingo call slips, differentiated x2
• 2D shapes bingo vocabulary sheets
• 2D shapes bingo rules
The following polygons are included: equilateral triangle, isosceles triangle, scalene triangle, square, rectangle, trapezium, rhombus, parallelogram, kite, arrowhead, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon and decagon.
Resources provided are differentiated to enable pupils with a range of ability levels to participate in the game.
All documents have been provided as easily editable Word files and as PDFs.
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2-D Shapes - Year 3
2-D Shapes - Year 3
In this teaching resource pupils practise recognising and drawing regular and irregular polygons as per the statutory requirements of the year 3 maths programme of study (Geometry - properties of shapes). Content includes:
2-D shape explanation
Regular and irregular polygon explanation
Quadrilaterals and triangles explanation
Activities to support the teaching of this objective and 3 accompanying worksheets
1 further worksheet with answers
‘2-D Shapes - Year 3’ is editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.
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Properties of 2D Shapes - Matching Activity
A great resource that I have used with most classes every year. It really gets the discussions going about the difference between shapes. It also make for a challenging competition / race.
A basic activity that matches 2D Shape names, diagrams and descriptions. Ideal printed, cut and laminated so that you can use again and again as a nice kinaesthetic activity. Can also be printed / displayed for students to write down the letters of the matching items.
Solutions included.
2D shapes - Colouring booklet.
FREE 2D Shape Colouring Booklet for EYFS & KS1!
Introduce young learners to 2D shapes with this fun and accessible colouring booklet! Perfect for Early Years and Key Stage 1, it helps children recognise shapes, describe their properties, and understand why shapes are important—all through creative, hands-on learning.
Full booklet is available for more 2D shapes!
Properties: 2D: Shapes
2D Shapes Matching Activity
Differentiated matching activity - 18 2D. shapes to match.
Suitable for match up, memory game or articulate.
3 tiers of difficulty:
RED: circle, square, rectangle, 4 types of triangles.
AMBER: pentagon, hexagon, parallelogram, trapezium, rhombus, kite.
GREEN: sector, heptagon, octagon, nonagon.
2D Shapes & Their Properties
3 resources!
RESOURCE 1: A simple table to record:
Name of 2D shape
Number of sides
Number of corners
Pairs of parallel sides
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RESOURCE 2: A 2D worksheet:
Draw and label a selection of 2D shapes
Write down the number of corners and sides each shape has
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RESOURCE 3: Squared paper:
Ideal for drawing shapes
A4 size
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All resources are fully editable




