Max Maths, Year 1, Learn together, Grouping shapes

In the 'Max Maths' Year 1 curriculum, young learners are introduced to the concept of grouping shapes based on different attributes. Lesson 2 focuses on categorising shapes according to their specific geometrical properties. This means that children are taught to observe and recognise shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles, and then group similar shapes together. This exercise helps develop their ability to identify common characteristics and enhances their understanding of basic geometric figures.

Moving on to Lesson 3, the focus shifts to sorting shapes based on size. Children learn to differentiate between large and small shapes and group them accordingly. This activity encourages the development of spatial awareness and comparison skills. In Lesson 4, the categorisation is based on colour, where children are tasked with grouping shapes that share the same colour. This not only reinforces colour recognition but also allows children to further practice the skill of classification according to visual traits. These engaging and interactive activities are designed to foster early mathematical thinking and the ability to sort and classify objects based on different criteria.