Select two-dimensional shapes
Key Notes:
📌 What are Two-Dimensional (2D) Shapes?
- 2D shapes are flat shapes.
- They have only length and width.
- They do not have thickness (no depth).
📌 Common 2D Shapes
- Circle – round, no corners
- Square – 4 equal sides
- Rectangle – 4 sides, opposite sides equal
- Triangle – 3 sides
📌 How to Identify 2D Shapes
- Look for flat surfaces (like drawings or pictures).
- Count the number of sides.
- Count the corners (vertices).
- Check if the shape is round or has straight lines.
📌 Real-Life Examples
- Circle → clock, plate
- Square → tile, chessboard
- Rectangle → book, door
- Triangle → road sign, slice of pizza
📌 Selecting 2D Shapes
Choose shapes that are flat, not solid.
Avoid 3D objects like:
- Ball (sphere)
- Box (cube)
- Can (cylinder)
📌 Fun Tip 🎯
- If you can draw it on paper easily, it is likely a 2D shape!
Learn with example
Select all the squares.

Look at the shapes one by one to find the squares.
This shape is completely round. It has no angles.

It is not a square. This shape is a circle.
This shape has 3 sides and 3 vertices.

It is not a square. This shape is a triangle.
This shape has 3 sides and 3 vertices.

It is not a square. This shape is a triangle.
This shape has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles.

It is a square.
Select all the circles ?

Look at the shapes one by one to find the circles.
This shape is not round. It has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles.

This shape is not a circle. It is a square.
This shape is completely round. It has no vertices.

This shape is a circle.
This shape is completely round. It has no vertices.

This shape is a circle.
This shape is not round. It has 3 sides and 3 vertices.

This shape is not a circle. It is a triangle.
let’s practice! 🖊️

