Early years shape

This task provides an opportunity for children to work together to make a picture, discussing with each other which position they want to put each shape in.

By making 'caterpillars' in this activity, children will have an opportunity to practise using language of length and width, as well as using non-standard measures to compare lengths.

In this activity, children will develop an awareness of the faces of 3D shapes by using them to make 'footprints' in soft dough.

By making 'paths' out of different materials and discussing these, children will develop their shape and space language in this activity.

Comparing the wrapped presents in this activity will give children the chance to explore and discuss weight, including the idea that large objects aren't necessarily the heaviest.

In this task, children put their hands into a bag and describe what shape they think they can feel and why.

When tidying away toys in this activity, children will use their counting skills to check that all the toys are in the box.

This task provides a real-life context for children to compare capacities in order to choose the biggest container for their lemonade.

In this activity, children have the opportunity to wrap some toys and to measure and discuss the size of the box or wrapping paper that they will need.