Since our return after Christmas, we have been exploring geometric concepts in both 2D and 3D shapes. Exploring 2D and 3D shapes by manipulating them and being about to feel the faces, edges, and vertices will help us better understand these terms and concepts. We enjoyed using Tangrams to create pictures using all 7 pieces. Have you used Tangrams before?

We built a cube out of meter sticks and tried to fit inside 🙂

Do you know how many meter sticks we needed? What part of the cube did the metre sticks represent?

Using toothpicks and mini marshmallows we built 3 3D shapes…and maybe had a marshmallow or two in the process. Yummy!

We see different shapes all around us. What shapes can you find in your own home?