A sorting task to help students learn the difference between 2D shapes and 3D objects.
Use this teaching resource when identifying 2D shapes and 3D objects.
Students cut out each picture and paste them into the table under the correct heading.
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2D Shape and 3D Object Sorting Activity
Updated: 16 Apr 2020
A sorting task to help students learn the difference between 2D shapes and 3D objects.
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Year: 1
Curriculum
Mathematics
Shape, space and measures
Children use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems. They recognise, create and describe patterns. They explore characteristics of every...
Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Key Stage 1 (KS1) covers students in Year 1 and Year 2.
Mathematics
The principal focus of mathematics teaching in key stage 1 is to ensure that pupils develop confidence and mental fluency with whole numbers, counting and place value. This should involve working with numerals, words and the four operations, includin...
Geometry
Properties of shapes
Curriculum
Mathematics
Shape, space and measures
Children use everyday language to talk about size, weight, capacity, position, distance, time and money to compare quantities and objects and to solve problems. They recognise, create and describe patterns. They explore characteristics of every...
Key Stage 1 (KS1)
Key Stage 1 (KS1) covers students in Year 1 and Year 2.
Mathematics
The principal focus of mathematics teaching in key stage 1 is to ensure that pupils develop confidence and mental fluency with whole numbers, counting and place value. This should involve working with numerals, words and the four operations, includin...
Geometry
Properties of shapes
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