Shape Net KS2/Second Level Anchor Charts

A bright and engaging set of 8 Shape Nets Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within Second Level Curriculum for Excellence.

This resource helps learners understand the relationship between 2D nets and 3D shapes through visual examples, folding concepts, matching activities and problem solving.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
What is a net?
Nets of cubes
Nets of cuboids
Nets of prisms
Nets of pyramids
Match the net to the shape
Spot the incorrect net
Nets problem solving

SKILLS COVERED:
Understanding what a net is
Connecting 2D nets to 3D shapes
Recognising different cube nets
Identifying cuboid nets
Exploring prism nets
Exploring pyramid nets
Matching nets to their correct 3D shapes
Identifying nets that will not fold correctly
Developing spatial reasoning
Solving shape-net problems

EACH POSTER INCLUDES:
Child-friendly explanations
Colourful net diagrams
2D to 3D visual links
Key vocabulary
Folding examples
Matching activities
Try it questions
Problem-solving challenges

PERFECT FOR:
P5-P7
Second Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Shape and space topics
Maths working walls
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Revision and consolidation
Independent learning

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: Second Level
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Topic: Nets of 3D Shapes
Pages: 8

A practical and colourful resource for helping Second Level learners visualise how flat nets fold to create 3D shapes.