Add a splash of colour to your classroom while reinforcing shape recognition with our 2D Shape Posters Rainbow! This vibrant set of 12 posters features children holding a variety of 2D shapes, making shape learning visually engaging and accessible for young learners.

Designed to complement your Rainbow decor theme, these posters are perfect for display on your maths wall, in small group areas, or as a daily reference tool to support your students as they build their shape vocabulary and understanding.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and name common 2D shapes
• ✅ Use visual cues to reinforce shape vocabulary
• ✅ Engage with inclusive and student-friendly visuals
• ✅ Support independent and whole-class shape learning

What’s Included:

• 12 printable posters featuring a child holding each 2D shape
• Included shapes: circle, rectangle, square, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, trapezoid/trapezium, rhombus, star, heart, oval

Materials Needed:

• Printed posters
• Optional: coloured backing card to match your display
• Optional: lamination for durability

How to Use:

• • Display in your classroom maths area or shape wall
• • Refer to the posters during explicit shape instruction
• • Use as a visual prompt during group or independent shape activities
• • Print smaller versions for desk reference or take-home packs

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use to introduce each shape one at a time during your unit
• 💡 Include in rotations to support shape sorting or drawing tasks
• 💡 Pair with shape manipulatives for hands-on learning
• 💡 Link real-world objects to the shapes shown on the posters

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate for long-term use and easy wipe-down
• 💛 Tie in with other Rainbow decor resources for a cohesive theme
• 💛 Use student-friendly language to help with vocabulary retention

Available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts.

Check out the rest of our Rainbow decor resources.