Grade 1

What is a shape?

shape

The form of an object, such as a circle, a square or a cube.

For example

A starfish and a sea shell each have their own shape.

In Grade 1

Children feel and sort real objects by shape before they meet flat drawings of the same shapes.

Watch out for

Children often think a shape changes when it is turned or made bigger. A triangle turned on its point is still a triangle.

Say it at home

Ask what shape things are while you cook, and turn them round to check the name still fits.

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