2D 3D Flat Shapes Solid Figures Activity

Shape sorting activity where students decide whether each shape is flat (two-dimensional) or solid (three-dimensional) and match it to the right category card.
Year levels
Pre-school (Early Years), Years 1–2
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Updated Sep 26, 2026

Subject
Geometry, Maths
Topic
2D Shapes, 3D Shapes
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This activity is a great way for students to learn the difference between 2D and 3D shapes. It also helps them to understand how to categorise shapes.

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  • Use the terms flat shape, solid figure, 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional to name a shape's category

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