Teaching About Shape

A figure showing eight colorful nets on the left, and solid geometric figures on the right, including a cube, rectangular prism, triangular prism, cylinder, rectangular pyramid, pentagonal pyramid, triangular pyramid, and cone.

STEM Area: Mathematics, Geometry

Grade Level: K-2

Activity Type: Math Activity

About:

Make 3D shapes out of paper and take turns trying to guess the shape without looking. Students learn to identify shapes using touch and verbal descriptions.

Materials:

  • Printed or drawn shape nets on cardstock
  • Scissors
  • An opaque bag or container
  • Tape

Stanford University

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