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.
These 2D shape play dough mats are the perfect activity for math centers, STEM tubs or morning work! With two different designs to choose from - simpler playdough mats with just the 2D shape to make or our Make It Count It Write It 2D Shape Playdough Mats to help children learn about the different properties of shape through hands-on exploration!
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 -
17 full sized pages for the different 2D shapes - circle, square, triangles x 4, oval, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, trapezium, parallelogram, kite, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon - 1 per A4 page
Two different versions included - editable PowerPoint file + ready to print PDF version
Plus 12 more colourful 2D shape outline and label only playdough mats for younger children - pentagon, hexagon, square, rectangle, circle, oval, triangle x 2, octagon, rhombus, trapezoid and parallelogram - 2 per A4 page
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. Colors also used cannot be edited with the exception of colored 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!
Looking for a fun way to practice recognising 3D shapes in real life? Try out these easy to prep 3D Object Spin + Cover Mats!
With 8 different mats to choose from, make recognizing the 3D shapes - cube, cone, sphere, rectangular prism, triangular prism and cylinder from every day objects a game in your math centers.
Just print, add some counters and start! Spin then cover the same object on your mat until you’re the first one to have all your 3D shapes covered.
Try our 2D Object Spin + Cover Mats too!
Here’s what’s included -
8 x 3D Object Cover and Spin Mats - A4 page
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
Create a hands-on invitation to play with numbers using these ready to print car park mats and some small cars.
Simply write the numerals on the roof of the cars and let the children try to match the numeral to the correct number word by parking it correctly.
Includes number 1-10 plus teens 11-20 and decades 0-90
The perfect addition to your morning STEM tubs, these challenge cards ask students to make a variety of different 2D shapes from pattern blocks. Ideal for building visual discrimination skills as children have to rotate and flip smaller shapes to create the new shape.
Focus shapes included - triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus/diamond, hexagon, trapezoid.
Perfect to use as an invitation to play in the Early Years, as math centers or even as a cross-curriculum literacy center for early readers to help build math language. Four types of cards make differentiation easier than ever!
Choose from our types of cards make differentiation easier than ever! Start with the ‘I can…’ or ‘Can you…?’ cards for children to directly match shapes then introduce to the blank shape cards and finish with the challenge cards.
Use the recording sheets to help capture their thinking.
Here’s what’s included -
easiest template shows shapes for children to match to with ‘I can’ + ‘Can you?’ text prompts to choose from - 2 cards per A4 page (60 cards)
basic 2D shape outlines for children to try and fill with smaller shapes with ‘I can’ + ‘Can you?’ text prompts to choose from - 2 cards per A4 page
pattern block challenge cards providing only the shape to make and the list of blocks they can use to achieve this together with choice of ‘I can’ + ‘Can you?’ text prompts - 2 cards per A4 page (60 cards)
‘I can make shapes’ worksheets (US+UK/Aust spelling) - A4 page (6 different shapes)
‘I can make shapes’ worksheet (counting shape version) - A4 page (triangle+hexagon only)
File type –
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 program and can be downloaded here.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
Learning about 2D shapes and their attributes? Perfect for your math wall, these clear 2D shape EDITABLE posters and word wall cards allow you to create a helpful print rich environment in your classroom!
This set of 2D shape posters includes 20 different 2D shapes.
Choose between different style shape poster - a brightly colored basic shape and the corresponding shape name or a black+white only version, full page basic colored shape, name and list of attributes or the same in black+white only. Choose from another set of posters with real life examples of the 2D shape included along with a larger basic 2D shape and shape name or use our word wall cards to display in your classroom during your geometry unit.
These are the perfect posters to display in your classroom when teaching shape. You can also print these posters to a smaller size to create shape cards or flashcards to use in math centers and small group instruction.
Being editable, you can change the term used to suit your curriculum! Change the fonts or even the language used - perfect for bilingual teachers who need to use another language in their classroom!
These 2D shape posters will provide your students with a valuable learning tool as they work on shape recognition.
2D Shape Posters included in this resource:
square
triangle (x 4)
rectangle
circle
semicircle
kite
oval
rhombus
parallelogram
trapezoid
trapezium
pentagon
hexagon
heptagon
octagon
nonagon
decagon
star
heart
crescent
Here’s what’s included -
2D shape word and color image of 2D shape to match (editable text boxes) - 2 per page
2D shape word and black/white image of 2D shape to match (editable text boxes) - 2 per page
2D shape word with color image to match plus number of faces/sides/vertices (editable text boxes) - 1 per page
2D shape word with black/white image to match plus number of faces/sides/vertices (editable text boxes) - 1 per page
2D Shape Word Wall cards include - circle, square, triangles x 4, oval, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, trapezium, semicircle, star, heart, crescent, parallelogram, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon plus face, side, corner, angles, regular, irregular, curved lines and straight lines all with colored images as support for young learners (editable text boxes).
2D shape posters with black/white shape, shape word and real world examples of the 2D shape - 2 per page
3 additional posters included -
Properties of 2D shapes with parts of shapes labelled
Table of 2D Shape Properties
blank version of 2D Shape Properties for students to complete
File type –
Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF
These fun Christmas Gingerbread Number Playdough mats will brighten up any math center this holiday season!
Ready to print, these Playdough mats feature real-life photos of gingerbread men and women to help young children learn and revise the numbers from 1-10. Just print, add some playdough and invite your children to play.
Two different types of mats to choose from -
simple number/numeral and gingerbread ideal for preschool
ready for writing - numeral, word, ten frame and gingerbread for kindergarten
Bonus - Christmas Gingerbread Roll It, Make It, Decorate It, Write It Mats included.
This 3D object math center pack is filled with hands-on shape activities.
Choose from three different sets of 3D Shape Clip-It Cards. Students will look at the object or name on the card and use clothespins to pin the correct match located along the card’s edge. These can also be made self-checking by placing a small dot or sticker on the back of the card behind the correct answers before laminating.
3D objects included are cubes, spheres, hemispheres, rectangular prisms, cones, pyramids, cylinders, triangular prisms, pentagonal prisms and hexagonal prisms.
Here’s what’s included -
72 clip cards of real life 3D objects to match to clip art representation of 3D object - 4 per A4 page
15 clip cards of 3D object words to match to image (color + B+W version included) - 4 per A4 page
19 clip card of 3D objects to match to words - 4 per A4 page
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
Learning about 2D shapes? This pack of easy to prep printables is perfect for learning about the different 2D shapes and their properties!
A huge range of activities is included allowing you to plan a complete unit for 2D shapes with ease! Puzzles, sorting activities, mini books, playdough mats, games, worksheets, fine motor tasks and assessment tasks included.
Plenty of hands-on activities for your whole class, small groups or individuals to make learning about 2D shape fun and engaging!
Here’s what’s included -
2D shape 3-part puzzles - 2 per A4 page
2D Shape Mini Books to make (3 different variations for differentiation) - 1 per A4 page
2D Shape clip cards - 2 per page
2D Shape Sorting Mats - 1 shape per A4 page
Find Me The Shape recording sheet - A4 page
2D Shape Draw Me A Picture (12 choices) - A4 page
2D ‘What Shape Am I?’ Lift the flap worksheet in colour + B/W - A4 page
2D Shape printable DIY dice - A4 page
Race the 2D shape sheet (2 variations) - A4 page
2D Shape Sort Worksheet in color + B/W - A4 page
2D Shape Draw Me A Shape sheet - A4 page
2D+3D Shape Sort Worksheet in color + B/W - A4 page
2D Shape Mats with Real Life Examples - A4 page
2D Shape Fine Motor Tasks - 5 different challenges - playdoh, geoboard, pin the shape, water drops and outline with small objects
File type –
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 program and can be downloaded here.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
Make learning the ordinal numbers hands-on fun with these ordinal number car park mats!
To play simply spread out the cards on the floor, add some cars with numbers written on them with removal pen then park the cards!
Here’s what’s included -
ordinal number car park mat (written words (first-tenth) - 1 per A4 page
ordinal number car park mat (number words (1st-10th) - 1 per A4 page
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource. Print to A3 to fix Matchbox sized cars side-by-side.
These simple tens and ones place value mats are the perfect addition to any classroom!
Ideal for when there are not enough hands-on materials to go around, just print and laminate these place value mats to help children learning to partition number.
Use them for math centres or as a whole class mental maths routine!
Make learning about Australian Money hands-on fun with the help of these games!
Choose from three different games -
- I have... Who has? complete class set of cards
With a focus on listening, this card game is perfect to those 5-10 spare minutes you sometimes find yourself with. Suitable for a whole class.
- Coin Collect Board Game
Great way for young children to begin to count and correctly add up coins in a fun way. Children take turns to roll either the provided DIY coin dice or spin the coin spinner then move their way around the board collecting coins as they go. Once they reach then end, count up the value of each players collected coins to find the winner.
- Connect Four Game
With two different types of boards to choose from - coins only or mix of coins and printed amounts, everyone will love this game! Try to connect four coins in a line either vertically, horizontally or diagonally before anyone else to play.
Ready to print - add them to your math centres now!
All of our 3D Shape resources in one BIG BUNDLE!
Bundle includes -
3D Object Posters and Word Wall Cards
Create a print rich environment in your classroom with these clean, colourful 3D shape printable posters and word wall cards!
With three different types of posters to choose from -
- 3D shape word and colour image of 3D shape to match
- 3D shape word and black/white image of 3D shape to match
- 3D shape word with colour image to match plus number of faces/edges/vertices
3D Shape Word Wall cards include -
cube, sphere, triangular prism, sphere, hemisphere, cylinder, triangular based pyramid, square based pyramid, cone, cuboid x 2, pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism plus face, edge, apex, base, vertices curved surface and flat surface all with coloured images as support for young learners.
4 additional posters included -
* Properties of 2D and 3D shapes with parts of shapes labelled
* Table of 3D Shape Properties - complete plus blank version for students to complete
3D Object Activities
More than 60 pages of 3D object activities to choose from!
Includes -
* 3D Object Mini Book to make
* 3D Object Venn Diagram Sorting Sheet
* 3D Object What Shape Am I? Lift the flap worksheet in colour + B/W
* 3D Shape Connect 4 game
* 3D Object Make It, Count It, Write It Playdough Mats
* 3D Object Printable nets
* Printable 3D Object Build It Dice
plus 2D+3D Shape 'I have, who has?' card game, 2D+3D Shape Sort Worksheet and 2D+3D Sort and Label Assessment Task.
Make learning about 3D shape fun with these hands-on activities!
Includes reference to 14 different 3D objects - sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, rectangular prism, triangular pyramid, triangular prism, pentagonal prism, pentagonal pyramid, hexagonal prism, square based pyramid, hexagonal pyramid, rectangular prism, cuboid.
2D+3D BINGO Game
With bright, clean images of 2D Shapes and 3D Objects used, this fun BINGO game is an excellent way to learn to identify and name the different shapes and objects.
Suitable for a whole class or small groups in math centers, this download includes 24 BINGO playing mats along with 2 different sets of calling cards - one with text only, another with text and visuals with support for beginning readers.
2D shapes included - circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval, trapezoid, parallelogram, trapezium, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon, rhombus
3D objects included - cube, cuboid, cone, cylinder, hexagonal prism, triangular prism, triangular based pyramid, hemisphere, pentagonal prism, square based pyramid, sphere
Our Christmas pattern blocks templates are the perfect holiday themed math centre for your preschool or kindergarten classroom. Students create a picture use a spinner to match then cover the shape.
Two different versions to allow for differentiation: pattern blocks colors for students to match as well as freeform design to challenge students to find the correct pattern blocks to create the picture.
Just print out the different mats (Christmas tree, Santa’s hat, stocking, reindeer, bell and star) then use a paper clip and pencil to place on the spinner.
Children will love building these Christmas themed pictures with their pattern blocks!
Learning to spot 2D shapes in the environment has never been so much hands-on fun! With 8 different mats to choose from these 2D Shape Spin + Cover Mats make recognizing the 2D shapes - square, triangle, oval, circle, diamond, rectangle and octagon from every day objects a game in your math centers.
Just print, add some counters and start! Spin then cover the same object on your mat until you’re the first one to have all your 2D shapes covered.
Try our 3D Object Spin + Cover Mats too!
Here’s what’s included -
8 x 2D Object Cover and Spin Mats - A4 page
File type –
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 program and can be downloaded here.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
This 2D Shape math center pack is filled with hands-on shape activities.
Choose from three different sets of 2D Shape Clip-It Cards. Students will look at the object or name on the card and use clothespins to pin the correct match located along the card’s edge. These can also be made self-checking by placing a small dot or sticker on the back of the card behind the correct answers before laminating.
Here’s what’s included -
72 clip cards of real life 2D Shape to match to clip art representation of 2D shape - 4 per A4 page
22 clip cards of 2D shape words to match to image (color + B+W version included) (targeted words - circle, square, rectangle, oval, triangle x 4, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon, rhombus, diamond, trapezoid, trapezium, semicircle, parallelogram, star, heart) - 4 per A4 page
22 clip card of 2D shapes to match to words - 4 per A4 page
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
Easy to prep, these 3-part shape puzzles are perfect for learning about 2D shape and 3D objects! Just print, cut (no awkward shapes!) and add to your morning tubs or math investigations.
2D shapes include circle, rectangle, square, triangle (x2), pentagon, oval, hexagon, octagon, kite, semicircle, parallelogram, trapezoid and rhombus.
3D shapes include cube, cone, sphere, hemisphere, rectangular prism, cylinder, pentagonal prism, triangular prism, hexagonal prism and pyramid.
Here’s what’s included -
14 2D shape 3-part puzzles (word, clip art shape + real life 2D Shape to match) - 2 per A4 page
10 2D shape 3-part puzzles (word, clip art shape + real life 2D Shape to match) - 2 per A4 page
File type –
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 program and can be downloaded here.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
Make learning to recognize the numbers from 0-20 hands-on fun with this Number BINGO game! Perfect for whole class learning or to add to small groups and math centers.
Here’s what’s included -
24 Number BINGO mats - 2 per A4 page
0-20 Number Calling Cards (2 types - numeral or number word in color and print friendly B+W)
Bonus - Random Number Generator PowerPoint file suitable for display on IWB
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
Easy to prep, these 3-part shape puzzles are perfect for learning about 2D shape and 3D objects! Just print, cut (no awkward shapes!) and add to your morning tubs.
2D shapes include circle, rectangle, square, triangle (x2), pentagon, oval, hexagon, octagon, diamond, trapezoid and rhombus.
3D shapes include cube, cone, sphere, hemisphere, rectangular prism, cylinder, pentagonal prism, triangular prism, hexagonal prism and pyramid.
Here’s what’s included -
12 2D shape 3-part puzzles (word, clip art shape + real life 2D Shape to match) - 2 per A4 page
10 2D shape 3-part puzzles (word, clip art shape + real life 2D Shape to match) - 2 per A4 page
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
Looking for a fun way to learn to recognize 2D shapes? Try this game of dominoes featuring 2D shapes as words, clip art and real world examples to match.
12 shapes – circle, square, rectangle, oval, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, semicircle, rhombus and kite shapes are included. This game is perfect for enriching shape lessons and is great as an activity on its own in your math centres or morning tubs.
Print out on card stock paper and cut out cards OR print on regular paper, laminate for hours of play. Instructions for playing and a game modification for higher students are included.
Here’s what’s included -
80 2D shape domino cards including different representations of circle, square, rectangle, oval, triangle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, semicircle, rhombus and kite shapes - 10 cards per page
instructions for play
File type –
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.
I also encourage you to ask questions before purchasing if you are uncertain of anything.
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 program and can be downloaded here.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.