3D Shapes KS2/Second Level Anchor Charts

A bright and engaging set of 8 3D Shapes Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within Second Level Curriculum for Excellence.

This resource helps learners recognise, describe, compare and classify 3D shapes through clear explanations, colourful diagrams and familiar real-life examples.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
What are 3D shapes?
Faces, edges and vertices
Common 3D shapes
Prisms and pyramids
Curved and flat surfaces
Sorting 3D shapes
3D shapes in real life
3D shape problem solving

SKILLS COVERED:
Recognising common 3D shapes
Understanding faces, edges and vertices
Identifying cubes, cuboids, spheres, cones and cylinders
Recognising prisms and pyramids
Comparing flat and curved surfaces
Sorting shapes by their properties
Connecting 3D shapes to real-life objects
Using accurate mathematical vocabulary
Reasoning about shape properties
Solving 3D shape problems

EACH POSTER INCLUDES:
Child-friendly explanations
Clear shape diagrams
Key vocabulary
Colourful visual examples
Real-life links
Sorting activities
Try it questions
Problem-solving prompts

PERFECT FOR:
P5-P7
Second Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Maths working walls
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Revision and consolidation
Independent learning
Shape reference displays

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: Second Level
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Topic: 3D Shapes
Pages: 8

A practical and visual resource for helping Second Level learners develop confidence with 3D shape properties and classification.