3D shapes for kids

    3D shapes for kids

    3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape?  Let's look at 3D shapes and answer some questions for the kids.

    What you need:

    • computer with internet access
    • printer
    • paper
    • colouring pencils or markers

    Number of players:

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    3D shapes are difficult to grasp so let's break them down a little bit. 3D shapes are solid shapes that have three dimensions – length, width and height.

    Some of these complex shapes include:

    • sphere
    • cylinder
    • cuboid
    • cone
    • hexagonal prism
    • square based pyramid
    • triangular based pyramid
    • cube
    • triangular prism

    Print off this chart as a great visual aid for kids.

    • Thanks to our sister company Kidspot Australia for creating the printable template.

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