Lower, middle and higher ability worksheets. Colouring in the symmetrical pattern. Extension task with 4 quadrants and a draw your own grid. Suitable for Lower KS2 or SEN Upper KS2.

Contains butterfly body template photocopy half with lollysticks or provide lollysticks

Explore early maths concepts with this engaging Butterfly Symmetry Maths Activity EYFS, designed to develop symmetry, counting, matching and fine motor skills in EYFS and KS1. Children use multilink or Unifix cubes to build one side of the butterfly and then mirror it on the other side, helping them understand symmetry, doubles and pattern through hands-on learning. This interactive symmetry activity encourages children to observe, match and build, strengthening both their mathematical understanding and fine motor development. This resource includes: • 4 printable PDF activity boards • Bright, engaging butterfly designs • Suitable for Unifix and multilink cubes • Ideal for laminating and repeated use Supports: • Symmetry and early maths concepts • Counting and number recognition • Matching and problem-solving skills • Fine motor development through building Perfect for: ✔ EYFS maths provision ✔ KS1 symmetry activities ✔ Spring maths activities ✔ Independent or adult-led tasks A simple, low-prep symmetry activity that combines play and learning, helping children build confidence in early maths skills.

These worksheets are ideal resources for visual learners to learn how to recognize symmetrical shapes. Kids need to focus to perfectly recreate the shapes on the right. Each image contains a line of symmetry, providing the perfect opportunity for students to practice identifying and creating symmetrical patterns. Teachers can use this product in various ways, from whole-class instruction to independent or small-group activities. It can be used as a warm-up exercise, a math center activity, or even as an assessment tool to evaluate students’ understanding of symmetry. A great addition to your math activity worksheets. You will receive a PDF with 13 pages.

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his Ultimate Symmetry Mega-Bundle contains everything teachers need to teach symmetry confidently from EYFS through to KS2. Packed with high-quality worksheets, posters, reflection activities, symmetry challenges and full-page drawing tasks, this bundle is designed to support mastery of line of symmetry, mirror reflections, and 2D shape symmetry across a wide range of abilities. The bundle includes: Line of Symmetry Worksheets – Draw & Identify Pupils draw vertical and horizontal lines of symmetry across a range of shapes exactly as shown in the Lines of Symmetry Maths Worksheet pack. Clear instructions such as “Draw all the lines of symmetry of the shapes below” guide learners step-by-step. 2D Shapes Line of Symmetry Worksheets Children divide shapes in half evenly using a ruler, following the examples given such as the demonstration on page 1 of the 2D Shapes Line of Symmetry worksheet. Symmetry Reflections (‘Draw the Other Half’) Activities Your collection of reflected symmetry sheets invites children to complete missing halves of shapes using vertical and horizontal symmetry lines (e.g., pages 1–8 of the reflection worksheet series). These tasks develop precision and visual reasoning. Shape Emotions Symmetry Workbook (13 Pages) A unique, child-friendly workbook featuring emotional shapes such as the Worried Octagon, Surprised Square, Shy Heart, Proud Star, and more. Pupils complete each character by drawing its other half, making symmetry meaningful and engaging. Symmetry Teaching Posters Clear, colourful posters ideal for classroom walls or lesson introductions. These explain symmetry using examples such as rectangles, hearts, triangles, and regular shapes like stars. The poster clearly defines symmetry as “an invisible line that splits a shape so both sides are reflections of each other.” Full Symmetry Challenge Worksheets (Progression from Simple to Complex) Your challenge sheets include Learning Symmetry tasks where children draw the missing halves of increasingly complex images. Perfect for mastery and greater-depth pupils. Number Symmetry Activity Learners draw lines of symmetry on numbers and symbols — a perfect extension activity for broadening conceptual understanding. Additional Symmetry Practice Sheets Your standalone symmetry sheets (e.g., Draw the line of symmetry on each shape) provide fast, effective practice for whole-class starters or assessments.

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Students very quickly understand the concepts of reflections, rotations and symmetry when creating rangoli patterns. I always use this before starting the Transformations topic. Powerpoint and worksheets guide students step by step in creating these patterns.

Butterfly template for teaching basic symmetry

This resource is proven to be a really good resource to supplement the concept of lines of symmetry at Year 3/4 or a simplification for that of Year 5/6.

An introductory worksheet designed for children working at level 2 or 3 of the national curriculum or for older children to revise from. Children shade in the squares to reflect the pattern at the other side of the “mirror”. Topics also included: understanding space and shape; Reflective symmetry.

This is a fun activity where children cut and stick the wings onto the ladybirds so that their spots are symmetrical.

A lesson which has been differentiated three ways to teach year 1 children about symmetry. The pack includes a powerpoint, a plan, three different differentiated activities and next steps for the year 1 children to complete.

SSM Transformations Level 5 To be able to recognise the order of rotational symmetry of any shape. A simple animated presentation to demonstrate rotational symmetry to students

Lines of symmetry Year 2 Worksheet

Diwali maths for KS2: practise lines of symmetry with rangoli, the colourful patterns many families make near the door at Diwali. 14 pages for Years 4-6 (also Year 3 enrichment and Year 5-6 review), with full answer keys. What’s inside (14 pages, A4 PDF) Page 1: cover Page 2: teacher notes: curriculum link, timing, materials, suggested order and a note on respect Page 3: what is a line of symmetry? The fold test, with a mango leaf, a 10-line rangoli and a paisley Page 4: symmetric or not? (8 figures, including tricky ones) Page 5: draw every line of symmetry (6 figures) Page 6: how many lines does each rangoli have? (6 rangoli with 3 to 12 lines, plus a pattern question) Pages 7-8: complete the rangoli across a vertical line, then a horizontal line Page 9: challenge: complete the rangoli across two lines Page 10: design your own rangoli with two lines of symmetry Page 11: extension: turn (rotational) symmetry with tracing paper Pages 12-13: answer keys with the lines drawn Page 14: terms of use and credits All figures are drawn precisely, so the lines of symmetry in the answer keys are exact. How to use it Use it over 2-3 lessons of 30-40 minutes, or as maths carousel activities. You need pencils, a ruler, coloured pencils and tracing paper for the extension (a small mirror is optional). Start with the fold test (cut out a paper heart), work through pages 4-10, and give page 11 to early finishers. The finished designs make a lovely class rangoli display. Curriculum link National Curriculum (England), Year 4 geometry, properties of shapes: identify lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes presented in different orientations; complete a simple symmetric figure with respect to a specific line of symmetry. Turn (rotational) symmetry on page 11 is enrichment beyond KS2. Written with care Rangoli are part of real family traditions, so the teacher notes suggest inviting pupils who make rangoli at home to share if they wish. The illustrations are simple, original vector drawings: no photographs and no images of gods, goddesses or Gurus. The text was checked and reviewed by Diya & Dot (September 2026). Also in the Diya & Dot shop on Tes: the Diwali reading comprehension unit (3 levels) and the “What is Diwali?” PowerPoint. Buying for colleagues? A school licence is available on this page.

3 worksheets, higher ability, middle ability and lower ability Designed for use within a Y2 KS1 class Lesson topic - drawing shapes and lines of symmetry

Lines of Symmetry of regular and irregular polygons investigation. Children were provided with shapes to fold and mirrors. Used in year 5 class.

This is a whole lesson that looks at Drawing Symmetry as well as Lines of Symmetry. This lesson is a lot of fun and gives students the opportunity to color as they think about symmetry. There is enough material for 2 lessons for some classes. This lesson is ready to go, with no prep required. It is also great for home learning. 15-slide presentation + ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT + lots of supplementary resources. The lesson includes: + a starter + learning objectives (differentiated) + keywords + great teaching slides + lots of very clear examples + FULL ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT (7 MINS) + Helpsheet (handout) + Worksheet on Drawing Reflective Symmetry (with answers) + Worksheet on Lines of Symmetry (with answers) + Plenary Geometry: ALL Lessons ALSO: + Please provide a RATING with written feedback + Please email outstandingresourceshelp@gmail.com if there are any issues and we will respond within 24 hours + Lessons are flat-packed (limited editing) for copyright purposes Thank you in advance for your support, purchase and feedback #mathslessons #maths #secondarymaths #mathscenters #teachingideas #algebra #teacherslife #teachingkids #teachingmaths #mathsactivities #homeschooling #tesresources #teaching #mathsisfun #teachershare #teachertips #teachers #KS3 #KS4 #KS5 #igcse #learning #gcsemaths

PowerPoint Presentation on 3D Symmetry (9 slides): Explains how to find planes of symmetry for 3D Shapes. It has been written by a highly experienced teacher (of 25+ years), senior examiner and reviser for Maths and Stats examinations. It includes: Lesson objectives Step-by-step explanations of the subject matter Examples to aid understanding Questions to check understanding Answers to questions, with explanations Suggestions regarding which topic(s) should be moved on to next. It is 1 of a set of 10 PowerPoints on 'Symmetry, Transformations and Vectors’ that APT Inititiatives has published for GCSE Maths. The complete set of 10 (149 slides, excluding Title Pages) covers the following topics on ‘Symmetry, Transformations & Vectors’: 01 Line Symmetry (17 slides). 02 Rotational Symmetry (15 slides). 03 3D Symmetry (9 slides). 04 Transformations – Reflections (13 slides). 05 Transformations – Rotations (16 slides). 06 Transformations – Translations (13 slides). 07 Transformations – Enlargements (18 slides). 08 Similarity (17 slides). 09 Proofs of Congruency & Similarity (12 slides). 10 Vectors (19 slides). These PowerPoints are one of several sets that relate to the ‘Geometry and Measures’ section of the Maths specifications. These other sets concern: Measures, Perimeter, Area & Volume Shapes, Angles & Constructions. The purchase of this resource comes with a licence to make the resource available in digital and / or in print form (including photocopying) to the staff and students attending the purchasing institution, ie the individual school / college on a single site. The resource may be distributed via a secure virtual learning environment. It must not be made available on any public or insecure website or other platform. The resource must not be distributed to other institutions that are members of the same academy chain or similar organisation; each individual institution must purchase their own copy of the resource.

A fun activity for your students when studying geometry or cultural celebrations such as Diwali (The Festival of Lights). Students use the grid lines and lines of symmetry to help them draw the pattern in the other sections of the circle. The lines are light grey and they will become less visible after colouring. Included: ♦ 3 different patterns ♦ Blank template (students can make up their own pattern) For each of the 3 patterns: ♦ student template with grid lines. ♦ completed student template (great as a reference during the lesson). ♦ the pattern without the grid lines (could be used as a simple colouring activity if desired). An example of what is included for each of the 3 patterns is included in the images. Provided in 2 different paper sizes: ♦ A4 size paper ♦ Letter size paper Make ... colour ... cut ... display The blank template includes: grid lines, lines of symmetry, outer circle. © Suzanne Welch Teaching Resources