MathsYears 1–2Geometry - Properties of Shapes

Recognise 2-D and 3-D shapes

Recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including: 2-D (rectangles, circles, triangles) and 3-D (cuboids, pyramids, spheres)

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    A circle is round like a 🍩. A square has 4 sides that are the same length — like a 🧊 ice cube's face!

  2. 2

    Which shape has 4 sides that are the same length?

  3. 3

    Here is a square — it has 4 straight sides and 4 corners.

  4. 4

    Let's look at a triangle together. How many sides does it have?

  5. 5

    How many sides does a triangle have?

  6. 6

    Tap the circle to show you know which one is round with no straight sides.

  7. 7

    Which shape has 3 sides and 3 corners?

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