Geometric Solids with Bases

From Montessori Album
Geometric Solids
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
LevelPrimary
Age3.5 - 6
PrerequisitesGeometric Solids
MaterialsTen geometric solids:
sphere
cube
cone
cylinder
ovoid
ellipsoid
rectangular prism
triangular prism
square based pyramid
triangular based pyramid
Flat shapes:
circle
square
equilateral triangle
rectangle
isosceles triangle

Use of this material makes the child familiar with 3 dimensional geometric shapes and teaches their names. This activity prepares the child for geometry.

Presentation

  1. Step one
  2. Step two
  3. Step three
  4. Step four
  5. Step five
  6. Step six

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • Use the shapes in the mystery bag

Material

Make Your Own