This "Concentration"-style match game for solid shapes adds a bit of a challenge and a lot more fun to learning the names and characteristics of 6 basic geometric solids. Children will match cards in 4 different formats for each shape: a drawn shape, the written name, a picture of a common object, and the number of faces & vertices. The basic shapes include cone, sphere, cylinder, pyramid, rectangular prism and cube.
Use this activity in a small group or center, or use the 24 cards by giving each child in class a card and letting them group themselves according to their shape!
Download the free PREVIEW to see the complete activity.
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This has become favorite go to activity when other work has been finished.
February 7, 2012
What a great idea to have something like this when some have finished their work and you're not ready yet to move on with your class to your next lesson! Good thinking!
Thanks for taking the time to give feedback!
Terry - BZTeacher
February 7, 2012
My students found this to be a great addition to centers. Thank you!
February 2, 2012
Yeah!!! Thank you for telling me! I appreciate your feedback and I'm glad your little ones enjoyed using this activity. Please let me know if there is anything I can do or create for you.
Sincerely,
Terry - BZTeacher
February 2, 2012
This will be a welcomed changed to worksheets!! :)) THANKS
January 30, 2012
You are absolutely right! Why pull out a worksheet when a fun (and enjoyable!) hands-on activity is SO much better! Thanks for your positive feedback!
Sincerely,
Terry Palmieri - BZTeacher
January 30, 2012
Yeah! SO glad!
Thanks for your great comment!
Sincerely,
Terry Palmieri - BZTeacher
January 30, 2012
Love using this at centers
December 30, 2011
Thank you, Mpkind, for your review. I'm so glad your little ones like this center! It's so much fun to watch them learn while 'playing' games like this one, isn't it?! I hope the rest of your year with your little learners is rewarding.
Sincerely,
Terry Palmieri - BZTeacher
December 31, 2011
Great for centers! THANKS!
March 20, 2010
Thank you for the positive comment! I think your students will enjoy this fun way to practice solids. I know my 1st graders loved it!
I noticed you rated this activity very high on every aspect except 'clarity.' Can you please explain what wasn't clear so I can improve it and make it better? Your feedback and help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Terry (BZTeacher) palmieri7@comcast.net
March 21, 2010
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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.
