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How to have fun with shape
1. How to have Fun with
Shapes
Key Stage 1
Created by Nikki South
Family Learning Tutor
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2. Identify 2D Shapes
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● Look at basic 2D shapes and name them so that your child can identify them. Source- math-salamanders.com
● You could draw the shapes, print some out or look for them within the environment.
● This link will take you to a printable set of 2d shape flashcards. http://www.totcards.com/free-shape-
flashcards.html
TRY:
● A shape hunt when out and about on a walk. Talk about the shape of the road sign or the markings
on the road.
● Matching shapes to their names. You could use post it notes for this and easily make your own set.
● Mystery shape- hide some shapes in a bag or box. Pick one out without anyone seeing and describe
it. Can anyone guess the shape? You could say ‘It has 3 sides, it has 3 vertices (corners) and it is
2d.’
● Sing shape songs.https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zhnvcdm
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3. Identify 3D Shapes
● Look at 3D shapes and name them to teach your child their names. Source - mrprintables.com
● You could identify the shape of everyday items such as a tube of pringles or a cereal box.
● This link will take you to a printable set of 3D shape flashcards. https://kids-
flashcards.com/download/en/24/pdf/3D%20Shapes-6-A4.pdf
TRY:
● Look around the kitchen and see how many cylinders you can find, how many spheres, how many
cubes etc.
● Build a 3D model with junk. What will you make? A robot? A car?
● Matching shapes to their names. You could use post it notes for this.
● Mystery shape- hide some shapes in a bag or box. Pick one out without anyone seeing and describe
it. Can anyone guess the shape?
● Sing shape songs.https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zhnvcdm
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4. Symmetry
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● Play this video. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztpyr82 It is from the BBC schools website which
has other ideas for teaching symmetry.
● Look at shapes with a mirror. Place the mirror down the middle. Does the shape look
the same on both sides?
● Talk about symmetry in nature such as butterflies.
TRY:
● Butterfly painting. Paint one side of paper. Fold it over and watch the symmetrical pattern appear.
● This website has some useful symmetry games. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/symmetry/symmetry-matching
● Make a nature picture. Place a large stick on the ground. Use sticks, stones, petals etc to make both
sides of the stick symmetrical.
● Use a pegboard and make a symmetrical pattern.
● Make a symmetrical lego pattern.
● Print out a picture of your child and fold in half. Stick it to a piece of paper and ask them to draw the
other half. You could also do this with leaves.
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5. These slides are to provide some ideas and activities to help you to
support the development of shape skills at home.
Websites
● https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zps34wx BBC Bitesize Source- enkivillage.org
● https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/cbeebies-house-songs-shape-up Cbeebies Shapes
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