Maths - shape
For guidance on teaching methods and how maths is taught in schools, please see the menu on the right.
Foundation stage
The papers in Foundation Stage aid children to enjoy drawing squares, circles, triangles and other shapes. This can be followed up by children enjoying playing with building blocks to form shapes, for instance a square castle with triangular turrets. Playing together with children in this way reinforces learning.
Key stage 1
Encourage children in Key Stage 1 to learn the names of the shapes by playing and forming castles and towns etc. They will gradually be taught the names of 3D shapes.
Key stage 2
Types of triangles, nets and the properties of 3D shapes are worked through in Key Stage 2