Shape and pattern activities have been built into card and board games to provide enjoyable learning opportunities. Recognition of common 2D and 3D shapes, their definitions, attributes and names, are among the spatial concepts covered. Students need to be able to distinguish regular from irregular shapes,and to identify a range of shapes within their environment. Developing the ability to recognise repeating patterns, and to add to an established pattern or create a new one, are some of the pattern concepts included. Opportunities are given to create new patterns, as well as to build upon a range of different complexities of visual and numerical patterns.

Shape Bingo Print 1 set as boards and another as the cards to match. (8 different boards)

Shape Cards with Names Use for Memory, Go Fish or other Card Games (12 different shapes in 4 colours)

Shape Cards Without Names Use for Memory, Go Fish or other Card Games  (12 different shapes in 4 colours)

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Online Activities with Shape and Pattern

Pattern Activities (Pattern Generator)

Create a picture with shapes

Let's Play With Shapes

Patterns finish the pattern by selecting the right picture

Shape Games at Family Learning

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Online Resources For Teachers

Max's Fantastical Zoo (for readers)