Playing with 2D Shape

Playing with 2D Shape


What 2D shapes can you name? Which are easy to draw and which difficult? Enjoy exploring these activities which all focus on 2D shapes ...


Let's Investigate Triangles 

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level
Vincent and Tara are making triangles with the class construction set. They have a pile of strips of different lengths. How many different triangles can they make?

Matching Triangles 

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level
Can you sort these triangles into three different families and explain how you did it?

Sorting Logic Blocks 

Age 5 to 11
Challenge Level
This activity focuses on similarities and differences between shapes.

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