Properties of shape - Sort 2D shapes - Worksheet

In a series of educational activities, children are tasked with recognising and sorting two-dimensional shapes. The exercises begin with simple tasks where children cut out regular shapes and categorise them appropriately. As the tasks progress, they are challenged with both regular and irregular shapes, which adds complexity to the sorting process. Not all shapes provided will fit neatly into predefined categories, prompting discussion among the children about the attributes of these shapes and why they do not conform to the given categories. These discussions are designed to deepen their understanding of shape properties and encourage critical thinking.

Further advancing their geometrical skills, children are introduced to Venn diagrams as a tool for sorting shapes based on specific criteria, such as the number of sides or vertices. This requires the use of reasoning skills to determine the correct placement of each shape. The worksheets guide children through various sorting criteria, such as differentiating shapes with 2 to 4 vertices, those with no vertices, and shapes with 5 or more vertices. The activities culminate in a problem-solving exercise where children must decide the correct placement of shapes within a Venn diagram, reinforcing their knowledge and understanding of 2-D shapes and their properties.