Make learning about 3D shapes hands-on fun with these ready to print play dough mats! Children will learn about the properties of different 3D objects through hands on exploration making this the perfect activity for math centers, STEM tubs or morning work! Easy to prep - you can just print, laminate and add some play dough and a dry erase marker! Or use our easy to edit version to change the text, the fonts or even the language can be edited to from English as required making them ideal for bilingual classrooms. Here’s what’s included - 14 full page mats for the different 3D shapes/objects - sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, rectangular prism, triangular pyramid, triangular prism, pentagonal prism, pentagonal pyramid, hexagonal prism, square based pyramid, hexagonal pyramid, rectangular prism x 2, cuboid x 2 - 1 per A4 page Two different versions included - editable PowerPoint file + ready to print PDF version File type – Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE… All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase. What programs do I need to open and use this product? I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free to download program. To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues. What does it mean if a file is editable? Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this. Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text. If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase. You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom! Please read through the product description to check what can be edited and, if unsure, please message me.

Differentiated worksheets for children to complete. Each worksheet contains photographs of shapes that the children must construct then answer questions about their properties.

Boost shape recognition, geometry vocabulary and early maths skills with these 2D and 3D shapes activities worksheets - includes: Match the 2D shape to its name Name the 2D shape Cut out and match Colour the shapes How many shapes? Properties of 2D shapes - names, sides and vertices Abstract 2D shape colouring Match the 3D shape to its name Name the 3D shape Properties of 3D shapes - vertices, edges, faces and surfaces Ten printable worksheets to support shape learning, in KS1 and KS2. Perfect for Classroom lessons Home learning Revision and assessment Early geometry skills Shape recognition and vocabulary building

I put in these in my workshop area for children to create their own 3D shapes.

This cute, no-prep 3D Shape Nets Center is a hands-on math craft designed to help your kids visualize the fundamentals of 3D shapes. In this activity, students will count the edges, faces, and vertices of each shape — before cutting out the nets and folding them into adorable little critters! It makes the perfect geometry project, math center, or culminating activity for any 3D shapes unit. Covers all basic 3D shapes: • Cube • Cylinder • Rectangular prism • Triangular prism • Pyramid • Triangular pyramid • Cone This math printable contains 7 pages: • (7x) 3d shape net cutouts No prep required: Just print the PDF and provide some basic supplies.

Printable Nets of 3 D Shapes for Classroom Construction Activities This resource contains a set of printable nets for key 3 D shapes, ideal for hands-on maths lessons and geometry investigations. Included are clear, ready-to-cut templates for cubes, cones, cylinders, pyramids, prisms, and more - all designed to be printed, folded, and constructed by students during lessons. These versatile nets support visual learning and help pupils explore faces, edges, v e rt i c es, and the relationship between 2 D and 3 D shapes. Perfect for KS 2 and KS 3, the pack can be used for individual work, group tasks, or as part of a maths display or homework project. What is included: Printable black & white P D F nets for common 3 D shapes Easy-to-follow folding lines and labels Teacher-friendly: No prep required - just print, distribute, and let the folding begin! Ideal for reinforcing geometry concepts, boosting spatial reasoning, or adding hands-on fun to your maths toolkit. Keywords: 3 D shape nets, printable 3 D nets, KS 2 maths, geometry activity, hands-on learning, construct 3 D shapes, shape templates, maths display, cube net, cone net, prism net, classroom geometry resource

3D Shape Poster Pack - just print and use! 14 colorful posters and 14 black and white. Shapes Included: sphere cube semisphere cylinder cuboid cone triangular prism pentagonal prism octagonal prism hexagonal prism square based pyramid pentagonal pyramid hexagonal pyramid triangular pyramid

Differentiated hands-on building activities whilst identifying 3D shapes. A week's worth of clear, differentiated planning with explicit learning outcomes for different abilities. Lots of practical activities to encourage children to use the correct mathematical vocabulary.

Year 1 Maths: 3D Shape Recognition & Properties – 10 Worksheet Pack Empower your Year 1 mathematicians (ages 5–7) to recognise, name, and describe 3D shapes confidently with this vibrant pack of 10 scaffolded worksheets. Ideal for whole-class lessons, math centers, homework, or intervention groups. What’s Included Shape recognition & naming: Identify common 3D shapes (cube, sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid) from pictures and word labels Counting faces & writing names: Count shapes and practise handwriting by filling in shape names Shape matching: Draw lines from names to pictures, linking labels to visuals Property exploration: Match attributes (e.g. “curved surface,” “faces,” “vertices”) to the correct shape 2D vs 3D differentiation: Demonstrate understanding by identifying flat vs. solid shapes Learning Outcomes Shape vocabulary mastery: Recognise and name key 3D shapes with confidence Skillful writing & counting: Reinforce shape names while practicing handwriting and counting Conceptual understanding: Grasp the differences between 2D and 3D shapes Visual discrimination: Sharpen matching and recognition skills through diverse tasks Completely no-prep: Ready-to-print PDF format—just add paper! Curriculum-aligned & purposeful: Perfect for UK Key Stage 1 and similar international standards Supports differentiation: Easy entry-level tasks alongside more advanced questions 🛠 Suggested Use-Cases Whole-class lesson warm-ups or guided group work Math tubs or early morning literacy stations Homework or remote learning packs Assessment: Use as exit tickets to check understanding Resource Details 10 engaging worksheets in PDF Suitable for individual, paired, or group use Add this Year 1 3D Shapes: 10 Worksheets pack to your teaching toolkit today—make geometry visible, hands-on, and fun! HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Feel free to ask any questions or let me know of any problems regarding my resources by emailing me directly, especially if you have any requests or ideas I can create: MissGsteacherthings@gmail.com

3D shapes nets for KS1 and KS2 (Year 2 to Year 6): a Christmas village of six printable nets that children cut, fold and glue into a present (cube), toy shop (cuboid), Santa’s workshop (triangular prism), snowy mountain (square-based pyramid), lantern (cylinder) and Christmas tree (cone). A no prep Christmas maths and DT craft, 20 pages, in colour and black and white, with area, surface area and volume extension sheets and an answer key. Children make the shapes themselves, then count the faces, edges and vertices on the model in their hands. Each sheet has the answers printed on it so they can check their own. Start with the cube and cuboid; the cylinder and cone are the stretch, and Year 5 and 6 can go on to measure area and volume. What’s included (20 pages) Six 3D shape nets, each in colour and as a black and white colouring version Faces, edges and vertices on every sheet Three levels: easier, medium and stretch Maths extension A (Years 4-5): area of rectangles in cm² Maths extension B (Year 6): surface area, volume of cubes and cuboids, area of triangles A full answer key A 7-step picture guide to making them A village page for the whiteboard, and a shape facts answer table A one-page teacher’s guide and curriculum links A4 and US Letter How to use it Year 2 maths: properties of 3-D shapes; 2-D shapes on the surface of 3-D shapes Year 3 maths: make 3-D shapes using modelling materials Year 5 and 6 maths: area of rectangles and triangles, volume of cubes and cuboids DT: building structures that stand Christmas display, crafts afternoon or cover lessons at the end of the autumn term Suitable for SEN and home education. No religious content. Single classroom licence.

3d Shape Snakes & Ladders Game Year 5/6 Children to roll a dice and land on a shape. They need to describe the shapes properties before moving on.

Worksheet on 3D shapes: naming 3d shapes and listing their properties (faces, edges, vertices). Good for starter activity.

This is a worksheet/investigation/activity that can be used to decipher the nets of 3d shapes. I'm sorry but the extension won&'t come out on this document, but all you need to do is draw spots on the nets and draw corresponding spots on the correct side of the cube. The base square also needs colouring.

A collection of six 3D shape nets, perfect for practical maths learning. Each net has clear cutting and folding lines, making them ideal for independent work or guided activities. Students can cut, fold and assemble the shapes to bring their geometry learning to life. Includes 6 PDF worksheets: Cube Cuboid Square‑based pyramid Tetrahedron Triangular prism Cylinder 3D shape templates designed for KS1 and KS2, these printable nets help reinforce key geometry concepts such as faces, edges and vertices, while keeping lessons engaging and creative. For Autumn Themed 3D Shape Nets

Worksheet: Describe properties of 3D Shapes Ideally, you will need a few 3D shapes for the children to look at, feel and describe. Answers provided.

This is a powerpoint to be used as an introduction or revision of 3D Shapes such as cubes, cuboids, spheres, cylinders etc. It can be used on the interactive whiteboard to lead the lesson and is set up so children can perform practical activities in between slides. It includes learning intentions. It also introduces the idea of describing shapes with words such as faces and edges.

Shape disks includes: Square Rectangle Triangle Circle Cube Cuboid Cylinder Cone Pyramid Sphere Idea as a visual aid to display

Exploring 3D shape, Use paint to stamp the faces of 3D shapes to identify the 2D shapes Can be used for drawing around the shapes as an alternative.

This no-prep 3D Shape Nets Center is a fun, hands-on math craft designed to help students visualize the fundamentals of 3D shapes. This tactile math activity provides students with several different shapes to build and manipulate to further their understanding of 3D geometric principles. Use this pack for geometry classwork, centers, and as a unit supplement. Covers all basic 3D shapes: • Cube • Cylinder • Rectangular prism • Triangular prism • Pyramid • Triangular pyramid • Cone Included are three differentiated versions of each shape, making this geometry activity flexible for many different classrooms: year 4-8, ECSE / special education, homeschool, and more. This math printable contains 21 pages: • (7x) Filled-in shapes • (7x) Fill-in-the-blank shape • (7x) Blank shapes No prep required: Just print the PDF and provide some basic supplies.

3D Shapes - Year 1 In this maths teaching resource, pupils are introduced to simple 3D shapes (cube, cuboid, sphere, cone cylinder, pyramid). They recognise 3D shapes from a group and name them. They match a 3D shape to its name and see how the same 3D shape can look different in different orientations. This Year 1 maths teaching resource has been created following the White Rose Small Steps guidance for year 1 - Autumn - Block 3 - Shape. The resource consists of 1 lesson, including a PowerPoint presentation and worksheets, to guide your class through the curriculum objectives of the Year 1 maths programme of study (Geometry - properties of shapes). The worksheets contain varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. Content includes: Varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving interactive class activities with 5 accompanying worksheets in colour and black and white 1 further varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving worksheet with answers ‘3D Shapes - Year 1’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar Year 1 geometry resources: 2D and 3D Shape Patterns - Year 1 Sorting 2D Shapes - Year 1 2D Shapes - Year 1 Sorting 3D Shapes - Year 1 Year 1 Properties of Shape Bundle