Learning Resources Folding Geometric Shapes Set for Math & STEM Education - Shapes

• HANDS-ON GEOMETRY LEARNING: Explore geometric shapes, volume, surface area, and spatial reasoning with folding geometric shapes that transform from 3D solids into 2D nets
• VISUALIZE 2D & 3D RELATIONSHIPS: Transparent shapes and colorful removable nets help students understand how geometric shapes connect, fold, and form three-dimensional solids
• VERSATILE CLASSROOM TOOL: Ideal for geometry manipulatives, math lessons, STEM activities, and demonstrating concepts such as volume, perimeter, symmetry, and surface area
• 8-PIECE GEOMETRY SET: Includes cube, cone, cylinder, rectangular prism, triangular prism, hexagonal prism, square pyramid, and triangular pyramid for hands-on geometry exploration
• SUPPORTS DEEPER MATH UNDERSTANDING: Students identify faces, edges, and vertices while building confidence with 2D and 3D shapes manipulatives through active learning and discovery for ages 7+
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Product Description

This folding geometric shape set transforms abstract mathematical concepts into tangible learning experiences for students ages 7 and up. The ingenious design features eight essential 3D shapes-a cylinder, square pyramid, cube, rectangular prism, cone, hexagonal prism, and two triangular pyramids-each crafted with a unique folding mechanism that allows them to collapse into their flat net patterns. This transformative feature creates powerful "aha moments" as children visualize the direct relationship between 2D and 3D forms. Teachers and parents alike praise how these manipulatives make complex geometric principles accessible and engaging. Students can physically explore symmetry by examining how shapes fold along their lines of symmetry. The transparent outer shells paired with colorful inner nets provide perfect visual contrast when calculating perimeter, area, and surface area. For volume lessons, the hollow shapes can be filled with water or other materials, demonstrating comparative volume relationships (like how a pyramid occupies 1/3 the volume of a corresponding prism). Beyond basic measurements, these shapes encourage deeper mathematical thinking. Children naturally begin to identify properties of different solids, analyze how faces, edges, and vertices connect, and develop spatial reasoning skills as they compose and decompose the 3D forms.

From the Manufacturer

The innovative folding geometric shape set is perfect for hands-on lessons in symmetry, perimeter, area, surface area and volume. Each three-inch shape folds flat, allowing for illustration of a three-dimensional shape's two-dimensional properties. Set of 16 pieces includes red, yellow, green and blue cylinder, square pyramid, cube, rectangular prism, cone, hexagonal prism, triangular pyramid and triangular prism, and clear plastic casings.