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2D Shapes Explorer

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2D Shapes Explorer

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🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Today we are learning to:

• Identify and name basic 2D shapes

• Describe the features of shapes using mathematical words

• Find examples of shapes around us

✅ Success Criteria

I can name common 2D shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle, square)

I can describe shapes using words like sides and corners

I can find these shapes in my environment

📚 Part 1: Shape Knowledge

1. How many sides does a triangle have?

2 sides

3 sides

4 sides

2. Which shape has NO corners?

Square

Triangle

Circle

3. A rectangle has _______ sides and _______ corners.

Fill in the blanks with numbers.

4. Which shapes have 4 sides? (Tick all that apply)

Circle

Rectangle

Square

Triangle

🔍 Part 2: Shape Hunt

5. Find objects around you that match these shapes. Draw or write what you find:

Circle objects: _________________________________

Rectangle objects: _________________________________

Triangle objects: _________________________________

Square objects: _________________________________

6. Draw a picture using at least 3 different 2D shapes. Label each shape you use.
7. Challenge: Can you make a house using only rectangles, squares, triangles and circles? Draw it below!

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