The Teachables Folding Geometric Shapes set provides a hands-on way for students to explore the relationship between 2D nets and 3D geometric shapes. The set includes 11 geometric solids with 11 corresponding folding net inserts, allowing students to fold and manipulate the nets to see how flat shapes form three-dimensional objects. Through practical exploration, students can investigate geometric properties including faces, edges and vertices while developing spatial reasoning and visualisation skills. Suitable for students aged 5 years and over, this versatile geometry resource can be used for demonstrations, individual investigations and small-group maths activities.
Applications and Use
• Explore how 2D nets fold to create three-dimensional geometric shapes.
• Match each geometric solid with its corresponding folding net.
• Identify and compare the faces, edges and vertices of different 3D shapes.
• Develop spatial reasoning by predicting how nets will appear when folded.
• Investigate the properties and relationships of different geometric solids.
• Explore symmetry and other geometric concepts through hands-on manipulation.
• Use for teacher demonstrations, maths rotations, individual investigations and small-group activities.
Features
• Combines 2D nets and 3D models to make geometric relationships easier to visualise.
• Folding nets allow students to explore how flat representations form solid shapes.
• Hands-on design supports spatial reasoning, visualisation and geometric understanding.
• Encourages students to observe, describe and compare geometric properties.
• Manipulating and folding the nets provides opportunities to develop fine motor skills.
• Suitable for introducing and reinforcing geometry concepts across a range of classroom activities.
Specifications
• Quantity: 11 geometric solids and 11 folding net inserts
• Dimensions: Vary by shape
• Recommended Age: 5+ years
• Recommended Use: Exploring 2D nets, 3D shapes, faces, edges, vertices, symmetry and spatial reasoning
Kit Includes:
• 11 x Geometric Solids
• 11 x Corresponding Folding Net Inserts
