MathsYears 2–3Geometry - Properties of Shapes

Describe properties of 2-D shapes

Identify and describe the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Look at this square 🟦. It has 4 straight sides that are all the same length.

  2. 2

    How many sides does a square have?

  3. 3

    Tap each side of the square to count them.

  4. 4

    Let's describe this triangle together.

  5. 5

    How many corners does a triangle have?

  6. 6

    Count the sides on this rectangle. Tap each one.

  7. 7

    Which shape has 4 sides that are ALL the SAME length?

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