Names and properties of 2D and 3D shapes

2D and 3D shape resources including lessons, activities and worksheets for primary pupils

Tes Resources Team

Primary shapes and names resources for primary pupils

Resources to support your pupils with 2D and 3D shape names and properties

Whether you're learning to identify 2D shapes and properties or 3D shapes and properties, we have gathered together a selection of lessons, worksheets, matching activities and 3D shape nets you could use to support your primary pupils with their shape recognition and understanding. 

2D shape names and properties

2D Shapes Lesson Starter: Target Board with Questions
PropellerEducation

2D Shapes Lesson Starter: Target Board with Questions

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**Whole class starter activity based on KS2 shapes ** Start your lesson on the properties of 2D shapes with this target board activity. Can the students identify the shapes on the grid from the questions asked? Students can work in pairs or as a whole class to find the correct shapes on the targe...
Shape Worksheets
swillis27

Shape Worksheets

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Shapes Worksheets include: circle, square, rectangle, triangle, pentagon and hexagon. This also promotes counting items.
2D Shapes - Year 1
Online_Teaching_Resources

2D Shapes - Year 1

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2D Shapes - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils recognise and name 2D shapes (circles, squares, rectangles and triangles). They recognise 2D shapes on the surface of 3D shapes and see how the same 2D shape can look different in different orientations. This Year 1 maths teaching resource ...
2D shapes with example
teachnchatter

2D shapes with example

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2D shapes with example - A direct instruction shape PowerPoint lesson with 102 slides. Interactive and fun. Teach your students the names, properties, property vocabulary and sorting. 102 slides. Updated (11/3/24). 2D shapes with example includes; * 2d shapes included; circle, square, triangle, ov...
2d shape powerpoint
EYFS Creations

2d shape powerpoint

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All about 2D shapes powerpoint. 19 slides. Slide with circle, rectangle, square, triangle, pentagon and hexagon Includes real life object slides
2D and 3D Shape Properties Bundle
gleddy502

2D and 3D Shape Properties Bundle

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This set of resources is used for teaching 2D and 3D shapes and their properties. The Power Points take the students through the different shapes and allow them to fill in the details of all the shapes into the accompanying shape properties booklet. One of the Power Points is simply used as a rev...

3D shape names and properties

3D shapes worksheet
fionajones88

3D shapes worksheet

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Worksheet on 3D shapes: naming 3d shapes and listing their properties (faces, edges, vertices). Good for starter activity.
3D Shape Playdough Mats
Nichole H

3D Shape Playdough Mats

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Make learning about 3D shapes hands-on fun with these ready to print play dough mats! Children will learn about the properties of different 3D objects through hands on exploration making this the perfect activity for math centers, STEM tubs or morning work! Easy to prep - you can just print, lamina...
3D Shapes - Year 1
Online_Teaching_Resources

3D Shapes - Year 1

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3D Shapes - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils are introduced to simple 3D shapes (cube, cuboid, sphere, cone cylinder, pyramid). They recognise 3D shapes from a group and name them. They match a 3D shape to its name and see how the same 3D shape can look different in different orientat...
Nets of 3d shapes
cartwright24

Nets of 3d shapes

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This is a worksheet/investigation/activity that can be used to decipher the nets of 3d shapes. I'm sorry but the extension won&'t come out on this document, but all you need to do is draw spots on the nets and draw corresponding spots on the correct side of the cube. The base square also needs c...
3D shape net activity
Teaching with Tealey

3D shape net activity

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This activity includes 10 monster themed 3D shape nets for student to put together and assemble. They range in difficulty and include the following shapes. cube triangular prism cone cylinder rectangular prism rhombic prism tetrahedron pyramid pentagonal pyramid pentagonal prism
3D Shapes Complete Lesson
HappinessTeacher

3D Shapes Complete Lesson

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A fun Maths activity to introduce children to 3D shapes and related vocabulary. The lesson includes interactive activities for the children to join in with. The lesson shows children different 3D shapes and describes their properties. Children then have to guess the 3D shape that is being described...
Year 1 3D shapes: 10 Worksheets
missgsteacherthings25

Year 1 3D shapes: 10 Worksheets

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Helps children recognise names and pictures, counting the shapes and writing the names,finding shapes by read the names, matching properties to the shapes, show understanding of the difference between 2d and 3d shapes. 5 worksheets to help write, recognise and draw 3d shapes 10 worksheets in total...