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Year 3 Maths – Summer Block 4: Shape

Help pupils explore properties of shape with our Year 3 shape worksheets, lesson slides and planning. This unit introduces angles, turns, polygons and 3-D shapes, with a focus on accurate drawing, mathematical vocabulary and spatial reasoning.

Aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps for Summer Block 4, each resource supports mastery with clear visual models and hands-on tasks. Pupils develop key geometry skills including recognising right angles, comparing lines, and identifying parallel and perpendicular features.

Download our free Year 3 maths yearly overview • Explore maths subject leader resources

White Rose Small Steps

Week 8

  • Recognise turns and angles
  • Recognise right angles
  • Compare angles
  • Measure and draw straight lines
  • Recognise and draw horizontal and vertical lines

Week 9

  • Recognise parallel and perpendicular lines
  • Recognise and describe 2-D shapes
  • Draw polygons
  • Recognise and describe 3-D shapes
  • Make 3-D shapes
National Curriculum Objectives
  • Recognise angles as a property of shape or a description of a turn
  • Identify right angles; recognise that two right angles make a half-turn, three make three-quarters of a turn and four a complete turn
  • Identify whether angles are greater than or less than a right angle
  • Draw 2-D shapes and make 3-D shapes using modelling materials
  • Recognise 3-D shapes in different orientations and describe them
  • Identify horizontal and vertical lines and pairs of perpendicular and parallel lines
  • Measure the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes
  • Measure, compare, add and subtract lengths (m/cm/mm)

Year 3 Summer Block 4: Shape – FAQs

What do children learn in this Year 3 shape unit?
This block focuses on 2-D and 3-D shapes, angles, lines and turns. Pupils draw and describe regular polygons, recognise right angles, and compare different types of lines including parallel and perpendicular. They also explore 3-D shapes and learn how to make models using geometry vocabulary.

Are there Year 3 shape worksheets included?
Yes – the lesson packs include Year 3 shape worksheets and geometry activities that build fluency and reasoning. Tasks cover drawing polygons, identifying angles and comparing properties of shapes. There’s also a practical focus on making 3-D shapes and using everyday examples.

Is this unit aligned with White Rose Maths?
It is. The block follows the White Rose Year 3 shape small steps, helping pupils secure key geometry skills in line with the national curriculum. Visual representations, step-by-step models and clear vocabulary support a mastery approach to shape.

Where can I find the full Year 3 maths plan?
Download our Year 3 maths yearly overview to see the full sequence of topics across the year.

Do you have support for shape and geometry curriculum planning?
Yes – our maths subject leader resources include tracking tools, progression guidance and audit templates for teaching shape and space across key stages.