Recognise And Name 3 D Shapes​ — Interactive Lesson (Ages 5–6)

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:​

1. Recognise and name 3-D shapes​ in different orientations and sizes
2. Learn that cuboids and pyramids are not always similar to each other.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 1 Geometry: Properties of shapes

Recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including:

• 2-D shapes [for example, rectangles (including squares), circles and triangles]
• 3-D shapes [for example, cuboids (including cubes), pyramids and spheres]

Designed for ages 5–6 (UK Year 1 / US Kindergarten). Aligned to the UK National Curriculum; adaptable to US state standards.