Let's Face It! Solid geometric solids can be confusing to young children, especially when trying to identify how many faces and vertices each one has. Help them out with this hands-on activity that will 'solid'-ify those concepts for your students! Children handle each solid shape you provide, then count and record the number of faces and vertices. Because each child chooses a random shape, you'll always have enough solids for everyone to complete this activity at the same time, whether in a center, small group or whole class.
Created by Terry Palmieri, this is a kid-tested activity that has been used in first and second grade classrooms.
Really glad they liked it, Lynne! Thanks for your comment too.
Sincerely,
Terry Palmieri - BZTeacher
January 30, 2012
This was a fun activity that helped all the kids with shapes.
January 27, 2012
I'm glad your little ones had fun with this activity! (My students always LOVE using it too!) It gives them enough freedom of choice, yet covers all the basic 3-D shapes while enjoying the process. Thanks for the review. If I can help you (or create for you?) in any way, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Terry Palmieri - BZTeacher
January 29, 2012
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Terry Palmieri specializes in the development and implementation of standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. During her 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher for students in the first three grade levels, she gravitated toward the use and development of interactive center activities to maximize learning. Positive feedback from colleagues who participated in her local and statewide workshops prompted Terry to share this experience-based expertise with other educators through her teacher-friendly math activity resources. Terry served as the Math Specialist in a Primary Project Child classroom with the Palm Beach County School Board for 5 years. She continues to develop standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. Her students' success with innovative interactive center activities and their enthusiasm for learning ignites her passion for continuous improvement.
