Properties of shape - Count edges on 3D shapes - Starter

The educational resource provided focuses on the properties of 3D shapes and is tailored for Year 2 students during the Spring Term, Week 9, Day 1. The session begins with a 'Fluent in Four - Revision' exercise, where children are encouraged to identify various 3D shapes, count their flat faces, and draw the corresponding faces. For example, a cube has six flat faces, while a square-based pyramid has five. This exercise not only helps in recognising shapes but also in understanding the concept of flat faces on three-dimensional objects.

In addition to geometry, the resource incorporates number exercises to bolster the students' arithmetic skills. Pupils are tasked with solving simple addition problems, such as combining tens and ones to find the sum, and calculating the total of single-digit numbers. They are also asked to complete a table by representing the number 5 using a picture, a numeral, and a word. Furthermore, the children practice counting with the help of red and yellow counters, and they are required to determine the total number of counters. This is followed by an exercise on number bonds, where students fill in the blanks to show that 17 plus 3 equals 20, thereby illustrating the number bond represented. These activities are designed to reinforce basic mathematical concepts, including addition and the relationship between numbers, in a clear and engaging way.