Reception 2D shapes

Spark your Reception class’s understanding of 2D shapes with these engaging outdoor maths lessons.

Lesson Plans

2D shapes

Strengthen your Reception class’s understanding of 2D shapes with these engaging outdoor maths lessons. Through hands-on activities, pupils will actively explore and identify circles and triangles, building early mathematical vocabulary and observational skills while laying firm foundations for future learning.

Learning objectives:

To identify circles and triangles.
To identify shapes with 4 sides.
To compare 2D shapes.
To identify shapes in the environment. Pt.1
To identify shapes in the environment. Pt.2

Editable Weekly Maths Planner

Use this editable PDF to organise your week – choose your starter, main input and adult-led activities from our outdoor ideas bank and print this page to remind you and your staff of your plan for the week!

Reception Maths Planning Guidance

Use this guidance document alongside our maths planning to understand how the activities have been planned, as well as gain ideas of how to use them in a way that works in your setting to ensure you get the most from the plans.

Learning objective:

To use two different mediums to create a piece of artwork.

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