3D Shape Fun!

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful packing snow that fell Sunday night and move our 3D shape math lesson outside. Students were busy creating spheres to build snowmen. One group found some pebbles and a pine cone, along with a few pieces of clothing to help put some of the finishing touches on their snowman! That snowman had 3 spheres for the body, 2 for the eyes, and a cone for the nose. It was so much fun!

Telling the difference between 2D and 3D shapes and naming them, can be a difficult concept to master at first. Often at the beginning stages students call a sphere a circle, and a cube a square. It is important to remind them that 3D shapes are fat not flat. A square is a shape they recognize as part of a cube. Any time you can point out these shapes in your normal daily routine is a wonderful opportunity for some practice. Our students get very excited trying to see what 3D shapes they have in their lunches and snacks each day!