Year 2 Properties Of Shapes

Master 2D Shapes with Seven Engaging Hands-On Activities

Transform your Year 2 geometry lessons with this comprehensive Properties of Shapes resource, featuring seven carefully designed activities that build understanding from basic shape recognition to symmetry and measurement.

Seven Complete Activities Included:

1. Drawing 2D Shapes: Children develop fine motor skills and shape recognition as they sketch circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, and more—building a solid foundation in geometry
2. Comparing Object Shapes: Explore everyday items and compare their shapes, helping students connect mathematical concepts to the real world around them
3. Properties of Shapes: Investigate sides, corners, and vertices through hands-on exploration, developing precise mathematical vocabulary and understanding
4. What Am I: A fun guessing game where children use shape properties to identify mystery shapes—perfect for reinforcing learning through play
5. Cut and Fold Symmetry: Discover lines of symmetry through practical cutting and folding activities that make this abstract concept concrete and memorable
6. Measuring Shapes: Introduce early measurement skills as children measure the sides of different 2D shapes using non-standard and standard units
7. Shape Hunt: Take learning beyond the classroom with an exciting shape hunt that encourages children to spot 2D shapes in their environment

Why Teachers Choose This Resource:

• Curriculum-Aligned: Fully supports Year 2 Maths objectives for properties of shapes in the National Curriculum
• Progression Built-In: Activities move from basic recognition to more complex concepts like symmetry and measurement
• Hands-On Learning: Practical activities that engage children and make abstract concepts tangible
• Ready to Use: Complete lesson plans with clear instructions, learning objectives, and differentiation ideas
• Versatile Activities: Perfect for whole-class teaching, small group work, or independent practice
• Cross-Curricular Links: Connects to KS1 Design & Technology objectives

Perfect For:

• Year 2 Maths lessons on properties of shapes
• Geometry topic teaching and revision
• Homeschool maths curriculum
• Intervention groups needing shape reinforcement
• Building mathematical vocabulary and reasoning skills

What's Included:

Each activity comes with detailed teaching notes, resource lists, and differentiation suggestions to support all learners in your class. The activities use simple, accessible materials and can be adapted to suit different ability levels within Year 2.

Help your students develop a deep understanding of 2D shapes that goes beyond memorization. These engaging activities encourage exploration, discussion, and genuine mathematical thinking—skills that form the foundation for future geometry learning.