Shape Patterns

Shape Patterns is a shapes sequencing game. Complete the pattern of different coloured 2D shapes. There are three levels of difficulty.

3-8 year olds

Pupils

2D Shape Reveal

An interactive whiteboard resource to help with the teaching and learning of the names and properties of 2D shapes.

6-11 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Shape Monsters

The Shape Monsters game is an introduction to 2D shapes for young children. Children need to feed the monsters with the correct shapes. The monsters then say the name the shape they've eaten.

2-5 year olds

Pupils

2D Shapes Sorting Using Carroll Diagrams

Sort 2D shapes on Carroll diagrams. There are four levels of difficulty and sorting is by two variable criteria. Squares are classed as rectangles as they are special case rectangles.

6-11 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Shifting Shapes

Can you name the 2D and 3D shapes? The game from ictgames has a draggable torch shining on a hidden shape. You can move the torch to guess the name of the shape and then click the 'eye' to see if you were right.

6-9 year olds

Pupils

2D Shapes Class Clips

Short video clips on 2D shapes from the BBC designed for classroom use.

5-7 year olds

Teachers

Pienado

A 2D shapes adventure game where your mission is to plug the holes in the forcefield. This game can help develop spacial awareness.

7-9 year olds

Pupils

Geoboard by Didax

You can create all sorts of 2D shapes with the bands on this Geoboard. There are two grids to choose from: circular and rectangular.

6-9 year olds

Pupils

Geoboard

A wonderful teaching resource for exploring shapes. Choose from three different geoboard designs and stretch out the bands to make your shapes.

6-11 year olds

Teachers, Pupils

Sorting Shapes on a Venn Diagram

Sort a variety of 2D shapes on a Venn diagram. Sort by one or two conditions. The site works well on an interactive whiteboard.

7-11 year olds

Teachers