Shape and measures Maths Worksheets For Year 1 (age 5-6)
A really fun category with lots to do during the year on shape and measures, including making patterns and pictures with 2D shapes. Children should be able to recognise and name common 2D shapes, such as circle, triangle, rectangle and square as well as 3D shapes such as cube, cuboid, sphere, cone and cylinder. Most of this should be done orally with practical equipment.
Measuring is seen in terms of comparisons, using non-standard units (eg hand spans) saying which is longer, taller, heavier, lighter etc. There is also plenty of opportunity to get wet when measuring jugs of water! Encourage children to make sensible estimates related to length, mass and capacity.
Shape colour patterns 1
A look at shape patterns using circles, squares, triangles and rectangles.
Shape colour patterns 2
Continue the pattern of colours shown on the shapes.
Shape colour patterns 3
Draw and colour the next two shapes in the series.
Shape colour patterns 4
Can you draw and colour the missing shapes in these patterns?
Shape colour patterns 5
More patterns, but there may be more than one possible pattern on some.
Shape: continue the pattern
Continue the patterns of shapes.
Using 2D shape (1)
Here we have some great pages which will help your child to recognise the four basic 2-D shapes: circles, squares, rectangles and triangles. You can also have great fun with making pictures of your own just using these shapes. Find plastic shapes or even sticky materials from craft stores which can be used in scrapbooks.
Using 2D shape (2)
A great set of four worksheets helping with recognising rectangles, triangles and circles.
Using 2D Shape (3)
Children soon become familiar with squares, triangles and circles. As well as looking at these 2D shapes, this set of worksheets also introduces other 4 sided shapes and ovals.
Using 2D Shape (4)
More work with squares, triangles and circles and a great train drawing page.
Using 2D shape 5
More great pages on recognising 2D shapes and drawing quadrilaterals, circles and triangles to complete a picture.
Making triangles
Make two triangles by drawing one straight line. A ruler would be useful.
Lines of Symmetry (1)
Introducing lines of symmetry and colouring spots to show reflective symmetry.
Measure weight (2)
A set of balance scales and objects to measure needed for this activity.
Recognising 3D shapes
Recognising cubes, cuboids, cylinders and cones.
Recognising 3D shape (2)
3D shape recognition and work with cubes.
Quarter and half turns
Do you know your left turns from your right?
Halving shapes
Choose your favourite colour to halve each of the shapes.
Measuring length (1)
Measuring length using non standard units such as paper clips.
Measuring length (2)
Measuring using handspans - but mind your fingers!
Measuring length (3)
Matchsticks are a great resource for early measuring activities.
Measuring using ten cubes
An introduction to the idea of a ruler for measuring.
Measure using a ruler length
Measure using a short ruler length.
Measure capacity (1)
Early stages of using the language of capacity: half full etc.
Measure capacity (2)
Plenty of bottles, cups and containers needed for this watery activity. Tip: if you want to stay dry use sand!
Measure capacity (3)
A saucepan and a selection of cups and mugs for this estimating and measuring activity.
Introducing the litre
Comparing amounts to a litre and remember: a litre of water weighs a kilo.
The position of objects
Understanding and learning the vocabulary of position.
Ordering: Left, Right and Middle
Colour the dolphins according to the instructions.
