Recognise and Name 2D Shapes — Interactive Lesson & Activities (Ages 6–7)

Want Year 2 pupils to move beyond “circle and square” to confidently naming a fuller range of shapes? This 40-slide interactive lesson works through recognising and naming six 2D shapes, with activities that reinforce each one, and nothing to prepare beforehand.

Mastering 2D Shapes in Year 2 Maths

Pupils practise recognising and naming circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, pentagons and hexagons, building the shape vocabulary within the Year 2 National Curriculum area of properties of shape. The larger slide count means plenty of repeated practice with each shape before moving on.

What’s Included

• 40-slide interactive lesson on 2D shapes
• Covers circle, square, rectangle, triangle, pentagon and hexagon
• Self-marking activities with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds confident recognition and naming of six common shapes
• Instant feedback reinforces correct answers straight away
• Plenty of repeated practice across a substantial number of slides

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready to use on any interactive whiteboard
• Self-marking activities support independent practice
• A thorough single resource covering the full Year 2 shape list
• Saves planning time by bringing six shapes into one lesson

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FAQ

What year group is this for? Year 2 (ages 6–7).

Which shapes does it cover? Circle, square, rectangle, triangle, pentagon and hexagon.

Is it self-marking? Yes, instant feedback throughout.