Geometry & Shape Resources

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of shapes with our amazing Shapes Activities! Teaching kids about 2D & 3D shapes has never been more fun and engaging. We’ve got a fantastic collection of printables, games, and hands-on activities that will have your students learning and exploring shape names, features, edges, and corners in no time!

Why is teaching shapes so exciting? Well, for starters, kids absolutely love it when they can discover shapes in real-life objects around them. It’s like going on a shape scavenger hunt! From spotting squares in windows to finding cylinders in cans, the possibilities are endless.

Now, let’s talk about some important things to keep in mind when teaching shapes. While it may seem straightforward, there are a few common pitfalls that can trip up our little learners. Let’s tackle them head-on:

1. Language of Shape: Teaching kids the correct language of shape is crucial. Sometimes shape names and physical features can differ between countries, which can be confusing. For example, trapeziums and trapezoids have different meanings in different places. We want to make sure our students understand the language of shape and use it accurately.
2. Visualizing Shapes: Visual processing is key when it comes to shapes. We want our students to be able to mentally manipulate and transform spatial images. This includes recognizing shapes from pictures, visualizing shapes based on given properties, identifying shapes in 3D objects, and imagining objects from different viewpoints. Providing activities that promote visualizing and manipulating shapes will help strengthen these skills.
3. Interpreting and Visualizing What Cannot Be Seen: It’s important to help kids develop the ability to interpret and visualize shapes that are partially hidden or viewed from different perspectives. This skill allows them to understand how shapes can change when rotated or flipped, and to complete patterns based on their mental imagery.

By incorporating our Shapes Activities into your lessons, you’ll be addressing these challenges and providing your students with a well-rounded understanding of shapes. Our resources are designed to encourage hands-on exploration, creative drawing, and shape manipulation, rather than just memorizing facts.

So get ready to ignite your students’ love for shapes and make learning an adventure! Click the images below to access our exciting Shapes Activities, and watch your students become shape superheroes in no time. Let’s dive in and shape their mathematical minds!