Sit and Set (Set of 6 different Combo Flat Shapes) for School Maths Lab

Quick Answer: Sit and Set (Set of 6 different Combo Flat Shapes) is an early-years shape puzzle in which pieces are fitted together to make six different flat shapes. Children use Sit and Set to name shapes, match sizes and see how a whole shape can be made from smaller parts.

Whole Shapes from Parts

A combination-shape puzzle asks a child to put pieces back together so they sit exactly inside an outline or form a complete figure. That takes more thinking than it seems: the child turns and flips pieces, compares edges and corners, and checks whether a gap is left. These are the same moves later used for congruence, rotation and reflection.

Making a whole from parts also prepares the ground for fractions. A circle made from two equal pieces gives two halves; a square made from four equal pieces gives quarters. Children who have assembled shapes this way find it easier to accept that a fraction is one of several equal parts, and asking whether the parts are equal, not just whether they fit, is a good next question.

Sets sold under this name are generally made for kindergarten and early primary use. The six shapes included, the way each is divided, and the material and size should be confirmed with LabEquip, since the title gives only the number of shapes.

Applications

• Naming flat shapes and describing their sides and corners
• Assembling a whole shape from its parts and counting the parts
• Talking about equal and unequal parts as a first step towards halves and quarters
• Matching pieces by size and sorting them back into their outlines

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Keep the pieces of each shape together so that no puzzle is left incomplete.
• After messy hands have used the puzzle, give the pieces a quick wipe with a damp cloth and air them dry before they go back in the box.
• Supervise very young children, because the pieces are small.

Why Choose LabEquip

Pre-primary teachers often use combination shapes alongside a loose shape set such as the Shape 2D collection, moving from naming single shapes to building them. LabEquip lists both in its Mathematics School Lab Products range, and the contact page can confirm which six shapes this set contains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does combo flat shapes mean?

Each flat shape in the set is made from a combination of pieces rather than being one solid piece. Children put the pieces together to complete the shape, which teaches that shapes can be split up and rebuilt.

What skills does a shape puzzle build?

Children learn shape names and properties, and they practise turning and flipping pieces until they fit. That develops spatial reasoning, fine motor control and the habit of checking edges and corners, all of which support later geometry.

How does fitting shapes relate to fractions?

When a shape is built from equal pieces, each piece is a fraction of the whole: two equal pieces make halves and four make quarters. Children can compare equal and unequal splits and learn that only equal parts are named as fractions.

Which age group is this puzzle for?

Shape puzzles of this kind are aimed at pre-primary and early primary children, roughly the kindergarten years. Older children can use the same pieces to trace outlines, measure sides and describe symmetry.

How should a teacher introduce the puzzle?

Start with one shape at a time. Let the child name the whole shape, take it apart and rebuild it. Then mix the pieces of two shapes and ask the child to sort and rebuild both, which adds a classification step.

How can the pieces be cleaned?

Wipe them with a cloth dampened in mild soapy water and let them dry fully before storing. Avoid soaking and hot water, especially for foam or wooden pieces, which can swell or warp.

Last Updated: September 2026