a) Cut out the shapes.

b) Fold the shapes in half. Press on the fold.

c) What do you call the line that the fold has made?

1. A is a rectangle. It has four sides and four angles. The opposite sides are equal.

2. B is a square. It has four sides. The sides all have the same length.

3. C is a triangle. It has three sides and three angles.

4. D is a circle. It is round. It has a centre, a circumference, a diameter and a radius

a. Talk about each shape with your friend.

b. Take turns to ask questions about each shape. For example: How many sides are there? Does it have straight or curved sides? How many angles are there?