2D Shape Pattern Block STEM Challenge Cards
£3.15
Make geometry hands-on and engaging with these 2D Shape Pattern Block Challenge Cards! Perfect for developing visual discrimination skills, these editable challenge cards ask students to create a variety of 2D shapes—like triangles, hexagons, and trapezoids—by rotating, flipping, and combining smaller pattern blocks. This resource is ideal for math centers, small group work, or independent practice, helping children strengthen their spatial awareness and problem-solving skills while having fun with hands-on learning.
Four types of cards make differentiation easier than ever!
Choose from our ready to print cards that make differentiation easier than ever! Start with the ‘I can…’ or ‘Can you…?’ cards for children to directly match shapes then introduce to the blank shape cards and finish with the challenge cards. Or edit our PowerPoint version to change the text from English to Spanish or French - perfect for bilingual classrooms.
Use the recording sheets to help capture their thinking.
Focus shapes included - triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus/diamond, hexagon, trapezoid.
What's Included -
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2D Shape Challenge Cards (4 different sets): A variety of cards featuring common shapes (triangles, squares, trapezoids, hexagons, etc.).
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Hands-On Challenges: Students use pattern blocks to recreate each shape by rotating, flipping, or arranging smaller shapes.
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Multiple Difficulty Levels: Cards include a range of challenges suitable for differentiation.
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Recording Sheets: Printable recording sheets included to allow students to record their answers.
Key Features -
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Builds Visual Discrimination Skills: Encourages students to see how smaller shapes fit together to form larger 2D figures.
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Promotes Spatial Reasoning: Students must rotate and flip shapes to solve each challenge, building critical thinking skills.
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Ideal for Small Groups or Independent Work: Great for math centers, STEM tubs, group rotations, or early finisher activities.
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Easy Prep and Reusable: Print, laminate, and use over and over again—perfect for long-term classroom use.
These 2D Shape Challenge Cards provide an engaging way for students to explore shapes through hands-on learning while building confidence in math concepts.
Why You’ll Love It -
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Interactive and Engaging: Students actively build and explore 2D shapes with pattern blocks, making math fun.
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Supports Key Math Skills: Reinforces shape recognition, spatial awareness, and problem-solving.
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Teacher-Friendly and Flexible: Use with small groups, as independent practice, or in math centers year-round.
What Other Teachers Are Saying -
'My students love this resource and ask to use it almost daily! It was easy to put together. I printed it out and then laminated it. I highly recommend it!'
— Elizabeth D ★★★★★
I love this resource because it got my students really thinking about shapes and their characteristics as they tried to use them to put these together!
— Brittany G ★★★★★
This was a great resource to use in Math rotations. The students were highly engaged. The resource is visually appealing and just the right amount of info needed for the students to be successful in their groups.
— Bek T ★★★★★
File type -
Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…
All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase.
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What programs do I need to open and use this product?
I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here.
To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. If you don't have PowerPoint, you can access a free trial of the program here.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
What does it mean if a file is editable?
Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this.
Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text.
If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I've included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase.
You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!
Please read through the product description to check what can be edited and, if unsure, please message me.
