Properties of shape - Count vertices and 2D shapes - Worksheet

Mastering the fundamentals of geometry, children are introduced to the concept of vertices—the points where two lines meet to form an angle. The worksheet activities are designed to help them identify and count the vertices of various two-dimensional shapes. By associating the number of vertices with specific shapes, children learn to match shapes to their corresponding vertex count. They are also tasked with colouring shapes based on the number of vertices they possess, such as colouring shapes with three or four vertices, thereby reinforcing their understanding through visual and practical engagement.

The exercises on the worksheet increase in complexity, challenging children to consider shapes in different orientations and recall the number of vertices that simple 2D shapes have. Additionally, the children are asked to total the vertices from a combination of three given shapes. To deepen their understanding, they engage in reasoning questions that encourage trial and error and may use manipulatives to aid in problem-solving. The worksheet provides a table for children to complete, matching names of shapes like hexagons, squares, and triangles to their vertex count, and offers fluency exercises where they must remember the number of vertices each shape has. Through these activities, children not only practice their counting skills but also develop their reasoning and problem-solving abilities in the context of geometry.