Year 3 Geometry Worksheets

Your young pupils will begin by consolidating shape recognition before moving into more sophisticated property work and early measurement concepts. The progression from identification tasks to problem-solving really helps develop that geometric reasoning. Here's what particularly engages Year 3 learners:

• Advanced 2D shape work - including hexagons, octagons, and irregular shapes

• 3D shape properties - faces, edges, vertices, counting and identification

• Angle recognition - right angles, acute and obtuse introductions

• Grid references - early coordinate work and position descriptions

• Symmetry exploration - multiple lines of symmetry and rotational patterns

• Perimeter basics - measuring and calculating simple shape boundaries

Geometry provides brilliant answers! We've found that when children recognise geometric concepts in architecture, nature, and technology around them, their mathematical curiosity absolutely flourishes. It's actually quite satisfying when they start analysing the geometric patterns in everything from football pitches to video game graphics!

• Architecture and construction - understanding building shapes, bridges, and structural design.

• Art and creativity - tessellations, Islamic patterns, and geometric artwork

• Sports and games - field layouts, strategy formations, and equipment design

• Technology and coding - pixel art, game design, and digital graphics

• Nature studies - crystal structures, flower patterns, and animal symmetries

• Design and engineering - product shapes, packaging, and mechanical components