Properties of shape - Draw 2D shapes - Planning

Year 2 students embark on a journey to master the art of drawing 2D shapes during their Geometry classes, focusing on the properties of shapes. The lesson plan provides a structured approach, beginning with a starter activity that prompts students to recall what they've previously learned about shapes. The class then moves on to practical activities where children utilise geoboards to create various 2D shapes. This hands-on experience is complemented by the use of dotted or squared paper, which aids in the transition to drawing shapes with precision. Students are encouraged to work in pairs, fostering communication and reinforcing their understanding through explanation.

The lesson is designed to cater to different abilities, offering differentiated sheets and teaching slides to support learning. Children are guided in how to use rulers to draw straight lines, starting from a vertex and lining up dots to form the desired shapes. More advanced students are challenged to construct and draw irregular shapes, considering the number of vertices and sides each shape possesses. Problem-solving activities further enhance their critical thinking, as they compare squares on a geoboard and consider the properties of various shapes they can imagine. The lesson concludes with a reflective 'Give me five' activity, where students assess their learning, identify the skills they utilised, and make a 'pinkie promise' to remember key aspects of the lesson. To ensure progress, worksheets are tailored to guide students towards expected levels and beyond, towards greater depth, by following instructions to draw complex combinations of shapes.