- A shape can be simply explained as the boundary or outline of an object.
- Everything around us can easily be defined in a shape.
- Learning about basic 2D shape will help kids to increase their observation skills, communication skills as well it helps kids to learn more about their surroundings.
- It is a closed round shape made up of curved lines.
- It has no sides and corners.
- Example of circle around us are clock, tyre, sun, moon, wheel, ball, etc.
- It is a closed shape made up of straight lines.
- It has 3 sides and 3 corners (vertices).
- All sides of a triangle can be equal or of different size.
- Examples of triangle around us are mountains, hills, piece of Pizza, nachos, etc.
- It is a closed shape made up of straight lines.
- It has 4 sides and 4 corners (vertices).
- All sides of a square are equal.
- Opposite sides of a square are parallel to each other.
- Examples of square around us are cheese slice, chess board, photo frame, tile, bread slice, etc.
- It is a closed shape made up of straight lines.
- It has 4 sides and 4 corners (vertices).
- Opposite sides of a rectangle are equal.
- Opposite sides of a rectangle are parallel to each other.
- Examples of rectangle around us are books, curtain, door, cupboard, chocolate, table top, bed, etc.
- It is a closed shape made up of curved lines.
- Oval Shape is an elongated circle like shape.
- It has no straight sides.
- It has no corners like squares or rectangles.
- Few Examples around us are egg, watermelon, beetle, mirror, racket, balloon, etc.
- It is a closed shape made up of curved and straight lines.
- When a circle is cut into 2 parts it forms a semi-circle.
- Half of the circle is called a semi-circle.
- Examples of semi-circle around us are umbrella, half pizza, parachute, rainbow, turtle, tunnel, japanese fan, etc.
- It is a closed shape made up of straight lines.
- It has 10 sides.
- It has 10 corners.
- Examples of star shapes around us are stars in the night sky, star on the christmas tree, star shaped cookies, star on the wand, star fruit, star in the medal, starfish, etc.
- It is a closed shape made up of curved and straight lines.
- This shape is broader from the top and narrows at the bottom.
- It has no straight side.
- Examples of heart shapes around us are strawberry, peepal leaf, heart shaped balloon, heart shaped pendant, etc.
Teaching basic 2D shapes with kid-friendly, clear, and easy-to-understand posters from Uncle Math School by Fun2Do Labs :
Ignite kids’ curiosity with engaging stories for role play and skits, making the learning of this concept an exciting and effective experience. Teaching Basic 2D Shapes through stories from Uncle Math School by Fun2Do Labs :
- Trip To Candy Land
- When Squarho Is Upset
- The Rocky Pointed Land
- The Pole Mystery
- The Drawing Challenge And Confusion
- All About Car Making
Teaching Basic 2D Shapes through song from Uncle Math School by Fun2Do Labs :
Learning basic 2d shapes can be made enjoyable by incorporating interactive games and activities.
Sort and Learn :
Gather items from around the surrounding area and sort them by shape. A fun way for kids to discover circles, squares, triangles, and more in the world around them.
Hop into shapes :
Create a shape maze on the playground with colored chalk. Hop from one shape to another, or call out a different shape each time!
Stamping by blocks :
Kids love stamping so this activity proves to be real fun for them. Kids can be instructed to make a design or picture using shape blocks and washable paint.
Help your kids to practise basic 2D shapes by using the following interesting and engaging fun worksheets and solutions from Uncle Math School by Fun2Do Labs.
