Recognising 2D Shapes Video Tutorial

Recognising 2D Shapes Activity

Teacher Specific Information

In this Recognising 2D Shapes Video Tutorial, Katie recaps the properties of circles, rectangles, squares and triangles before showing pupils how to recognise them on 3D household objects. Katie uses paint printing to show each of the 2D shapes and helps pupils to identify the shape from its properties. The language used includes curve, straight, equal, short, long and side.

This video will be useful for children to watch at home or for extra support as part of an intervention, or whole class activity.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Mathematics Year 1: (1G1a) Recognise and name common 2-D shapes [for example, rectangles (including squares), circles and triangles]

Mathematics Year 2: (2G1a) Compare and sort common 2-D shapes and everyday objects

Mathematics Year 2: (2G2a) Identify and describe the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line

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