Geometry Shape - Recognise and name 2D shapes 1 - Starter activity

The starter activity for a geometry lesson on recognising and naming 2D shapes is designed to engage students and assess their existing knowledge of two-dimensional shapes. In this initial phase of the lesson, students are typically presented with a variety of shapes and are asked to identify and name them. This might include common shapes such as squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles, as well as more complex shapes like hexagons, pentagons, and octagons. The activity serves as a warm-up to get students thinking about the properties of 2D shapes, such as the number of sides and vertices, and helps the teacher gauge the class's current understanding of the topic.

During the starter activity, students may engage in interactive tasks such as matching shapes to their names, sorting shapes based on characteristics, or playing shape-based games that stimulate discussion and collaborative learning. The aim is to create an energetic atmosphere that promotes curiosity and prepares students for the more detailed exploration of 2D shapes in the main part of the lesson. This approach not only refreshes students' memories but also sets the stage for introducing new concepts or more complex geometric figures as the lesson progresses.