Shapes and Patterns — Interactive Lesson (Year 2)

What comes next in an ABC pattern? This 33-slide interactive lesson teaches shapes and patterns, moving from repeating patterns to number sequences and turns.

Mastering Shapes and Patterns in Year 2 Maths

Pupils build on previous knowledge of patterns and repeating patterns, order and arrange combinations of objects or shapes, and describe and create patterns that involve directions and turns. They identify the next object in AB, ABB and ABC patterns made from shapes, colours or numbers, complete a number sequence by dragging the correct number onto a number train, and describe a turn shown in a pattern using words such as quarter turn.

What’s Included

• 33-slide interactive lesson on shapes and patterns
• Learning objectives on patterns, sequences and turns
• AB, ABB and ABC repeating pattern activities
• Number-sequence completion using a number train
• Describing turns in a pattern with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds pattern-recognition skills across shapes and numbers
• Links patterns to describing turns and direction
• Uses varied, colourful pattern types
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• A long, structured lesson that can be split across sessions
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits teaching, revision and homework
• A dependable link between geometry and number patterns

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A dependable addition to a Year 2 geometry and number topic, giving pupils a broad look at patterns before specialising in turns or sequences alone. Spotting and continuing patterns is a skill that supports algebra much later on.

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FAQs

What year group is this for?
Year 2 (ages 6–7), KS1.

Does it cover turns as well as patterns?
Yes — describing turns is part of the lesson.

Is it self-marking?
Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.