Describing turns

Describing Turns​

In this unit, children will be introduced to and understand vocabulary related to turns, such as “quarter turn,” “half turn,” “full turn”. They will visually recognize different types of turns and their directions in relation to an object’s original position.

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:​
  1. Introduced to and understand vocabulary related to turns, such as “quarter turn,” “half turn,” “full turn”. 
  2. Able to visually recognize different types of turns and their directions in relation to an object’s original position.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 1 Geometry: Position and Direction

  • Describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns.
Last updated on: February 18, 2026

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