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What’s included?
This download includes x2 pages, portrait orientation, x1 page, portrait orientation, all in pdf format. x3 sheets in total

What is it?
This is a simple game for two players to reinforce 2D shape names and the number of sides each shape has.

Who’s it for?
This 2D shape name game has been designed for early years and pupils in years one and two as well as students needing additional learning support.

How to use it?
The game includes two boards on page 2 (one for each player) with a space for each player to write their names on the line above. All that is needed is a die (dice) and a pencil/pen (per player) to ‘tick off’ shapes (once ‘rolled’) OR game counters (included) - to place on top of each shape once ‘rolled’ can be cut out and used. One die is recommended (to ‘share’) to promote turn-taking.

Clear game instructions are included on page 1 which players could be encouraged to read themselves before playing the game.

What’s needed?
One die to share or one dice each and a pencil each/game ‘counters’ - cut up (included).

Resource layout
The instruction text is size 14 ‘Avenir’ font. Instructions are included on page 1, the game itself (x2 game boards) are included on page 2.

Recommendations
For younger players having a set of these 2D shapes out while playing this game (to look at, hold and count the sides of) would benefit learners.

This PDF has been designed to print and write-on. It could be laminated and a dry-wipe pen used to enable reuse and improve durability.

Chunky sized dice are much easier for younger learners to use. Foam dice are great as they are really quiet!

A shallow box, e.g. half of an empty cereal box laid flat on its back with front removed (ideally lined with a piece ‘felt’ fabric to absorb sound) to roll the die into could be used to avoid dice rolling away (e.g. off a table top). This should avoid any momentum of the game being interrupted while searching for lost dice!

Important message…
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