Reception 2D Shape Game

Teacher Specific Information

This Reception 2D Shape Game will help children identify shapes of familiar objects. Encourage children to look at the images and name the shapes they can see before turning the card over to see if they are correct.

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Development Matters

40-60 months
(M-S8) Beginning to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to describe shapes.

Early Learning Goal
(ELG12) 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 everyday objects and shapes and use mathematical language to describe them.