teaching resource

2D Shapes Mini Book

  • Updated

    Updated:  30 Aug 2023

Engage your students and inspire them to read and learn about 2-D shapes and with a printable book.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  F - 2

Curriculum

teaching resource

2D Shapes Mini Book

  • Updated

    Updated:  30 Aug 2023

Engage your students and inspire them to read and learn about 2-D shapes and with a printable book.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  F - 2

Engage your students and inspire them to read and learn about 2-D shapes and with a printable book.

Read, Draw, and Write About 2D Shapes

Get ready to dive into mathematics content during your maths session!  We’ve combined the perfect blend of reading, comprehension skills, and geometry concepts to inspire your young readers and mathematicians to learn more about 2D shapes!

Students will love learning about two-dimensional shapes with this fun and educational book. The book covers the following 2-D shapes:

  • Square
  • Circle
  • Rectangle
  • Oval
  • Triangle
  • Rhombus
  • Hexagon
  • Pentagon

While reading, students will read about each shape, trace it, and then draw and colour objects that are the same shape as the one on each page. It’s a magnificent way to teach mathematical literacy to young students!

This booklet is perfect for early years students. It features:

  • High-frequency words
  • Mathematical language
  • Engaging text, illustrations, and opportunities to demonstrate learning
  • Comprehension questions to summarise learning.

Looking for more ideas for teaching all about 2D shapes? Check out our Shape Learning Area!

No More Shapes Worksheets for Your Students!

You can ditch those boring geometry worksheets! This mini-book is an excellent way to meet both your mathematics and reading curriculum standards. They provide students with the maths content they need and critical reading practice in the classroom.

In addition to independent student work time, use this book for kids as a resource for:

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This resource was created by Anna Helwig, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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