Teachables Geometric Shapes in Jar - Set of 80 Pieces

Get hands-on with geometry! This colourful set of Geometric Shapes brings 3D learning to life, helping students see, touch and explore the solid forms they encounter every day. Packed with 80 durable plastic shapes in 10 different varieties, this set encourages tactile discovery and deepens understanding of geometric properties through play and investigation. Perfect for individual, small group or whole-class use, students can compare, sort, trace, stack and roll their way through spatial thinking skills. Whether you're teaching basic geometry or introducing concepts of mass and motion in science, these shapes make abstract ideas concrete.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces 3D Shape Recognition: Helps students identify and name a wide variety of solid shapes through hands-on interaction.
• Builds Spatial Reasoning: Supports understanding of shape attributes like faces, edges and vertices by exploring real models.
• Encourages 2D to 3D Comparisons: Students can trace shapes to connect their 3D forms with their 2D counterparts.
• Supports Cross-Curricular Learning: Useful in both maths and science to explore stability, movement and balance of shapes.

Classroom Ideas:

• Shape Hunts: Encourage students to match shapes in the jar with real-world items found around the classroom or home.
• Roll, Slide, Stack: Conduct experiments on how different shapes behave when rolled or stacked, linking maths and physics.
• Geometry Journals: Have students trace each shape and label the number of edges, faces and vertices as part of their maths journal.
• Venn Diagram Sorting: Use hoops or Venn diagrams to sort shapes by properties such as curved/flat faces or number of vertices.

Information:

• Set Includes: 80 plastic 3D shapes - 8 each of 10 geometric forms including cubes, cones, spheres, cylinders and pyramids
• Size Reference: Cylinder measures approximately 2.5 cm tall - ideal for individual or small group tasks
• Durable and Stackable: Made from sturdy plastic, perfect for repeated classroom use and hands-on investigation
• Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 7+; aligns with Years 2-5 Australian Mathematics Curriculum