Reception Maths: Shape & Space

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Count the Sides: Stretch (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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This stretch worksheet is a great way for children to develop their knowledge of shapes and their properties. They must write down how many sides the ... More info

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Teddy Bears — Teddy Bear Shape Turn Around (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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Teach children about shapes with this fun activity. Can they cut out and match the shapes to the outlines on Teddy's tummy? They may need to ... More info

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Repeating Patterns Squares: Stretch (Reception)

Patterns
Early Years Maths
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Encourage children to practise continuing and creating repeating patterns with this fun worksheet. Can they cut out the square cards and use them to ... More info

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Let's Go on a Shape Hunt: Stretch (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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Encourage children's interest in 2D shapes with this stretch level activity. Can they find the shapes around the classroom and fill in the table with ... More info

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Matching Video (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
Video

Encourage children to consider the similarities between different shapes with this fun video. It compares various objects based on their shape, size ... More info

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Let's Go on a Shape Hunt: Foundation (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
PDF

This foundation resource is a fun way for children to develop their knowledge of 2D shapes. Hide the shape cards around the classroom and challenge ... More info

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Matching and Rotating Shapes (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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Put children's ability to recognise rotated shapes to the test with this worksheet. Can they help Zed the Zebra sort the shapes into squares, ... More info

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Repeating Patterns with Betty the Bee (Reception)

Patterns
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Betty the Bee loves the flowers in the garden. Can children help her make repeating patterns using the flowers she has found? They must continue the ... More info

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Spatial Awareness Sea Colouring: Stretch (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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Children will enjoy this sea scene colouring activity. Following the instructions they can locate and colour each object one by one. This activity is ... More info

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Manipulating Shapes — Shape Fill Activity (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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Use this activity to help children learn about how shapes can be manipulated. It's a great way to demonstrate how shapes can fit together to ... More info

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Matching and Rotating Shapes: Foundation (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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This foundation worksheet is a great way to check children's ability to recognise rotated shapes. Can they help Zed the Zebra sort the shapes into ... More info

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Looking at Shapes — Cut and Stick: Stretch (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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Challenge children to compare a variety of shapes with this stretch worksheet. Can they cut and stick the shapes in the table based on their sides and ... More info

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Repeating Patterns with Fruit (Reception)

Patterns
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Help children to practise continuing and creating repeating patterns with this fun PowerPoint. Merlin the Monkey needs help finishing his patterns of ... More info

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Caterpillar Repeating Patterns (Reception)

Patterns
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Encourage children to practise continuing repeating patterns with this fun PowerPoint. Can they help Cody the Caterpillar and his friends find their ... More info

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Using Shapes for Different Pictures (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Teach children how they can manipulate shapes to create pictures with this fun PowerPoint. Can they identify the circles, triangles, rectangles, ... More info

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Pirate Parrot’s Treasure — Spatial Awareness: Foundation (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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In this jolly game children will use their spacial awareness vocabulary to hide Pirate Parrot's Treasure. They can follow the instructions to place ... More info

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Where is Dennis the Duck? Using Positional Language (Reception)

Position
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Encourage children to practise using positional language with this fun PowerPoint. Using the pictures provided, they must describe where Dennis the ... More info

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Repeating Pattern Fruit Kebab Activity (Reception)

Patterns
Early Years Maths
PDF

Challenge children to create their own repeating patterns with this worksheet. They must cut and stick the fruit cards to make a fruit kebab. Can they ... More info

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Let's Go on a Shape Hunt (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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Organise a shape hunt in the classroom with this fun resource. It includes shape cards to hide around the classroom and a checklist for children to ... More info

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3D Shape Hunt Activity : Foundation (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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Children can develop their knowledge of 3D shapes with this fun activity. Hide the 3D shape cards around the classroom and challenge children to find ... More info

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Spatial Awareness Sea Colouring (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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Children will enjoy this sea scene colouring activity. Following the instructions they can locate and colour each object one by one. This activity is ... More info

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Where is Dennis the Duck Activity (Reception)

Position
Early Years Maths
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Help children to develop their spatial awareness with this fun activity. They must turn over one of the instruction cards and position Dennis the Duck ... More info

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Spin the Shape (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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This spinner based activity will help children work on their 2D shape identification skills.They must use the spinner to select a shape and then find ... More info

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Spatial Awareness Practical Activity (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
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Teach children about the concept of spatial awareness with this engaging activity. Demonstrate the positional language on the vocabulary cards to the ... More info

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Composing and Decomposing Shapes (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Pip and Sam are making pictures by joining 2D shapes together.Can children spot what shapes they have used to make their pictures?This PowerPoint also ... More info

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Let's Shape it Up — Composing Shape Pictures (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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In this activity, children are given a range of cut out shapes. Can they use the shapes they have been given to build the shape pictures provided? And ... More info

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Where is Dennis the Duck Activity : Stretch (Reception)

Position
Early Years Maths
PDF

Consolidate children's understanding of the spatial awareness concept with this fun activity. Cut out the picture cards and challenge children to ... More info

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Hidden 3D Shapes Activity (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
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This fun hands-on activity can be either adult led or used independently to support children and encourage their learning about basic 3D shapes. This ... More info

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Spatial Awareness with Teddy Quiz (Reception)

Position
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Check children's understanding of positional language with this PowerPoint. Based on the pictures provided, can they identify whether the statements ... More info

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Describing Shapes with Dara the Dog (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

In this PowerPoint, children will play a fun guessing game with Dara the Dog. Using their knowledge of circles, squares, rectangles and triangles, ... More info

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Which Shape is Similar? (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

In this PowerPoint, children will join Petra and Ben as they explore the similarities and differences between a variety of shapes. They are challenged ... More info

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Simon's Shapes — Spot the Odd One Out (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Encourage children to consider the similarities and differences between 2D shapes with this PowerPoint. Can they help Simon spot the odd one out in ... More info

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Comparing Shapes with Evie (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Encourage children to compare the properties of 2D shapes with this PowerPoint. Evie will talk them through the similarities and differences between a ... More info

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Changing The Way Shapes Look (Reception)

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Early Years Maths
PowerPoint

Show children how shapes can be manipulated in different ways with this PowerPoint. Can they help Luke the Lion find the hidden shapes in the jungle? ... More info

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Where is the Elf? — Using Positional Language (Reception)

Position
Early Years Maths
PDF

Help children develop their knowledge of positional language with this Christmas elf tuff tray activity. It includes different elves, positional ... More info

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Find the Shapes (Reception)

Properties of Shapes
Early Years Maths
PDF

This fun activity is a great way to test children's understanding of the properties of different shapes. Hide the 2D shape cards in a tray filled with ... More info

Reception Maths: Shape & Space

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