2D Shape Posters are the perfect visual resource to support student understanding of shape recognition and vocabulary. Designed with clarity and simplicity in mind, this set of 12 posters is ideal for displaying in your classroom as part of your maths wall, shape centre, or learning corner.

Each poster features a single 2D shape along with a bold, easy-to-read label. This consistent, visual approach helps build familiarity with the most commonly taught 2D shapes and reinforces language development around geometry concepts. Whether used for whole-class teaching, group work, or individual reference, these posters will enhance any early years or primary learning space.

This resource is editable and available in our basic fun font as well as all Australian state fonts—making it easy to tailor the content to suit your school’s handwriting policy or curriculum language. With its simple design, you can also use these posters in a variety of ways to extend or differentiate for learners across different stages.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and name common 2D shapes
• ✅ Recognise shape features and begin to describe them using appropriate vocabulary
• ✅ Support early geometry and spatial reasoning with visual prompts
• ✅ Build shape language and reinforce it through environmental print

What’s Included:

• 12 printable 2D shape posters featuring:
• Circle
• Rectangle
• Square
• Triangle
• Pentagon
• Hexagon
• Octagon
• Trapezoid/Trapezium
• Rhombus/Diamond
• Star
• Heart
• Oval
• Editable version for personalisation
• Basic fun font and all Australian state font options included

Materials Needed:

• Printer and A4 or A3 paper (white or coloured)
• Laminator (optional for longevity)
• Adhesive, magnets, or display pegs

How to Use:

• • Print and display as part of a maths wall or classroom reference board
• • Use in small groups to support shape sorting or identification tasks
• • Provide individual sets in student maths folders for quick reference
• • Adapt the editable version to include extra labels, translations, or student-friendly definitions

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Pair each poster with real-world objects students can identify and label
• 💡 Use in a shape scavenger hunt where students match posters to items around the room
• 💡 Laminate and use as wipe-clean mats for tracing shape outlines
• 💡 Create flashcard sets from mini versions of the posters for game-based learning
• 💡 Add to shape display boards where students can contribute drawings or photos of the shape in context

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print on pastel or brightly coloured paper for visual grouping or aesthetic display
• 💛 Use the editable file to add your school's terminology or include shape definitions
• 💛 Print two to a page to create compact desk-size versions for individual students
• 💛 Store laminated sets in classroom resource tubs for use during small group activities
• 💛 Display the posters alongside student-created shape art to encourage ownership and creativity

2D Shape Posters offer a simple, clear, and engaging way to support shape identification and vocabulary development—an essential visual tool for every Foundation to Year 2 classroom.