Year 3 · Maths
Draw, make and recognise shapes
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Focus on 2D and 3D shapes names. Open support for “Distinguish Between 2D and 3D Shapes”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 3 learners practise 2d and 3d shapes names.
The activities include Distinguish Between 2D and 3D Shapes, Name the 2D Shape, Name the 3D Shape. The checked support below includes worksheet, practice, lesson, video. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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2D vs. 3D Shapes
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2D Shapes Song
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3D Shapes for Kids: Spheres, Cylinders, Pyramids, Cubes and Cones
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2-D vs 3-D Shape Worksheets
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Names of 2D Shapes Worksheets
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Identifying 3D Shapes Worksheets
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Year 3 2D and 3D Shapes Lesson
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