Reception 2D Shapes Picture Game

2D Shapes in Pictures

Teacher Specific Information

This Reception 2D Shapes Picture Game will help children identify 2D shapes within pictures. Children need to drag and drop the tick to identify the correct shape. It may be useful to provide real-life objects to represent the shapes. 

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Development Matters

40 – 60 Months
(MS-8) Beginning to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to describe shapes.
(MS-9) Selects a particular named shape.

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.

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