Free Y2 maths worksheets: Activities with 2-D and 3-D shapes

Not so much worksheets as some ideas on what to do to encourage recognition and understanding of shapes. It is using the vocabulary of shape which is crucial at this stage and asking children to describe the features of shapes is a good way to do this.

Shapes are all around us and children of 6 and 7 years old should have the opportunity to build shapes using any of the varied construction toys on the market (eg Lego).

Free Y2 maths worksheet: Activities with 2-D shapes

Free Y2 maths worksheet: Activities with 3-D shapes

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