Mathematics
Freeform Play Shapes
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Freeform Play Shapes

TFC16151

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Unleash imagination and mathematics with Freeform Play Shapes! These versatile, accurately cut plastic shapes invite children to explore geometry, fractions, sorting, and spatial reasoning through creative play. Whether designing patterns, constructing figures, or investigating area and perimeter, this set transforms maths into a hands-on, explorative experience.

Educational Benefits:

  • Explores Mathematical Concepts: Enables learning through manipulation of shape, size, and position.
  • Builds Creative Thinking: Encourages imaginative construction while reinforcing maths skills.
  • Supports Visual-Spatial Learning: Helps children grasp area, perimeter, and patterning through physical modelling.
  • Open-Ended Learning: Ideal for cross-disciplinary use in art, STEM, and early years play.

Classroom Ideas:

  • Geometry Centres: Set up for shape recognition, symmetry, or tessellation tasks.
  • Fraction Discovery: Use shapes to explore parts of a whole and compare equivalent fractions.
  • Creative Challenges: Task students with building animals, buildings, or abstract forms.
  • Pattern Work: Reinforce sequencing, repetition, and symmetry through hands-on exploration.

Information:

  • Includes assorted accurately cut plastic shapes.
  • Suitable for early years through upper primary levels.
  • Encourages open-ended, exploratory learning.
  • Integrates with maths, art, and STEM curriculum strands.

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