This 2-Dimensional Shape Unit includes 7 lessons focusing on regular shapes: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, pentagon, hexagon, octagon. With optional irregular shapes to challenge your learners. Build geometric reasoning with hands-on 2D shape activities.

Aligned to the Australian Curriculum (Foundation Year AC9MFSP01):

• sort, name and create familiar shapes; recognise and describe familiar shapes within objects in the environment, giving reasons.

2 weeks worth of engaging lessons prepped and planned for you so you don't have to do a thing!

This 2D Shape Unit includes activities for whole class instruction and play based learning activities:

Teacher PowerPoint (79 slides):

• Teacher Guide - tips for classroom use
• 2D Shape Poster
• Engaging whole class and partner activities and games exploring 2D shapes:
• 2D Shape Memory Game (6 slides)
• Make the Shape: Pop-sticks (10 slides)
• Make the Shape: Play Dough (12 slides)
• Guess the shape game (20 slides - 10 clue and 10 answer)
• Maths Talks (11 slides)
• Sorting 2D shapes (6 slides)
• Reimagining 2D shapes (12 slides)

Activities are supported with printable resources to keep students engaged and learning during whole class instruction.

A4 Printable (28 pages):

• 2D Shape Posters (colour and black and white) (13 pages)
• Print and Go: Support material for lessons and partner activities (26 pages)
• Observational Checklist - Aligned to the Australian Curriculum (Foundation Year AC9MFSP01) (1 page)

This 2D Shape Unit is Perfect For:

• Foundation/Kindergarten maths lessons
• Fun, engaging explicit teaching
• Quick revision and practice
• Warm-ups to start a lesson
• Exit tickets to check understanding

Why It Works:

Short, hands-on, movement-based activities keep students engaged. They encourage talking, sharing, and exploring 2D shapes in different ways, building both understanding and enjoyment.

Tips for Teachers:

• Choose one activity per lesson for focus
• Use slides for whole-class modelling
• Encourage students to talk about shapes as they work
• Revisit favourite activities for consolidation