Shape, Position and Movement KS1/First Level Anchor Chart Bundle

A bright and comprehensive collection of 48 Shape, Position and Movement Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within First Level Curriculum for Excellence.

This colourful, child-friendly bundle brings together 6 complete maths topics, covering 2D Shapes, 3D Shapes, Symmetry, Position & Movement, Turns & Angles, and Maps & Directions.

The posters support pupils in recognising and describing shapes, exploring their properties, understanding symmetry, using positional and directional language, following routes, navigating maps and grids, and developing an understanding of turns and angles.

Each anchor chart uses clear explanations, colourful visual examples, key mathematical vocabulary and practical real-life connections, making the bundle ideal for maths working walls, classroom displays, whole-class teaching and independent pupil reference.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

2D SHAPES – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Are 2D Shapes?
Common 2D Shapes
Sides and Vertices
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Regular and Irregular Shapes
Circles and Curved Shapes
2D Shapes in Real Life

3D SHAPES – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Are 3D Shapes?
Common 3D Shapes
Faces, Edges and Vertices
Flat Faces and Curved Surfaces
Cube, Cuboid and Sphere
Sorting 3D Shapes
3D Shapes in Real Life
3D Shape Problem Solving

SYMMETRY – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is Symmetry?
Lines of Symmetry
Symmetry in 2D Shapes
Reflective Symmetry
Rotational Symmetry
Complete the Symmetrical Picture
Symmetry Around Us
Symmetry Problem Solving

POSITION & MOVEMENT – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is Position and Movement?
Positional Language
Direction Words
Turns and Movement
Movement on a Grid
Compass Directions
Following Routes
Position and Movement Problem Solving

TURNS & ANGLES – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is a Turn?
Quarter Turns
Half Turns
Three-Quarter Turns
Full Turns
Left and Right Turns
What Are Angles?
Turns and Angles in Real Life

MAPS & DIRECTIONS – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Are Maps and Directions?
Direction Words
Compass Points
The 8 Compass Points
Map Symbols and Keys
Following a Route on a Map
Giving Directions
Maps in Real Life

SKILLS COVERED
Recognising and naming common 2D shapes
Identifying sides and vertices
Describing triangles and quadrilaterals
Recognising regular and irregular shapes
Identifying circles and curved edges
Recognising and naming common 3D shapes
Identifying faces, edges and vertices
Comparing flat faces and curved surfaces
Sorting 3D shapes by their properties
Recognising 2D and 3D shapes in everyday life
Understanding symmetry
Finding and counting lines of symmetry
Exploring reflective symmetry
Exploring rotational symmetry
Completing symmetrical pictures
Using positional vocabulary
Understanding above, below, beside and between
Using in front of and behind
Understanding left and right
Following forwards and backwards directions
Moving on simple grids
Understanding quarter, half, three-quarter and full turns
Recognising how turns create angles
Developing an understanding of angle size
Using north, south, east and west
Exploring the eight compass points
Reading simple maps
Understanding map symbols and keys
Following routes
Giving clear directions
Identifying landmarks
Comparing routes
Applying position and movement skills to problem solving
Developing spatial awareness and mathematical reasoning

EACH ANCHOR CHART FEATURES
Bright, primary-friendly design
Clear child-friendly explanations
Colourful visual examples
Key mathematical vocabulary
Worked examples
Practical real-life connections
Helpful reminders and top tips
Simple diagrams, maps and grids
Shape-property illustrations
Directional arrows and compass visuals
Problem-solving opportunities
Consistent design across the full bundle
Visual support for independent learning

PERFECT FOR
P2–P4
First Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Curriculum for Excellence
Shape, Position and Movement
Maths working walls
Classroom displays
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Independent pupil reference
Revision and consolidation
Supporting visual learners
Practical maths lessons
Shape and symmetry investigations
Map and direction activities
Early finishers
Additional support and intervention
Developing spatial reasoning
Building mathematical vocabulary and confidence

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: First Level
Suggested Stage: P2–P4
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Curriculum Area: Shape, Position and Movement
Individual Packs: 6
Anchor Charts: 48
Pages: 48

A comprehensive, ready-to-use classroom resource for supporting pupils across the key areas of shape, symmetry, position, movement, turns, angles, maps and directions. The consistent colourful design makes it perfect for building an engaging First Level maths working wall while giving pupils accessible visual support throughout their learning.