symmetrical shapes

Symmetrical Shapes

By the end of this unit, children will be able to understand and identify symmetrical shapes and understand that symmetrical shapes have at least one line of symmetry that divides the shape into two equal halves.

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

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

  1. Understand and identify symmetrical shapes
  2. Understand that symmetrical shapes have at least one line of symmetry that divides the shape into two equal halves.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 2 Geometry: Properties of shapes

  • Identify and describe the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides, and line symmetry in a vertical line.
Last updated on: February 25, 2026

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