Year 2 Count the Sides on 2D Shapes Game

Teacher Specific Information

This Year 2 Count the Sides on 2D Shapes Game checks pupils’ understanding of counting the sides on different 2D shapes. Pupils will sort shapes, describe the properties of 2D shapes and identify specific shapes using clues.

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National Curriculum Objectives

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

Mathematics Year 2: (2G1b) Compare and sort common 3-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

Mathematics Year 2: (2G2b) Identify and describe the properties of 3-D shapes, including the number of edges, vertices and faces