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Creative Thinking A ctivity: Shapes Around Us (3-D Shapes)
1 Introduction
Shapes are all around us, and 3-D shapes lik e cubes, spheres, and cones mak e
the world exciting! In this activity , you’ll find 3-D shapes in everyda y objects,
create stories, and imagine new wa ys to use them. Get ready to explore shapes
with your creativity and math skills!
2 A ctivity 1: Shape Hunt
2.1 What to Do
Look around your home or classroom. Find three objects that are 3-D shapes
(e.g., a ball as a sphere, a box as a cuboid). Dr aw each object and write its shape
name (cube, cuboid, sphere, cylinder , or cone). F or example, “ A ball is a sphere.”
2.2 Think Creatively
Imagine one of your objects is magical and can change size. What would you
do with it? Dr aw or write about your adventure with this magical shape (e.g., a
giant sphere as a bouncy castle).
3 A ctivity 2: Shape Story
3.1 What to Do
Write a short story about a da y when you meet a 3-D shape char acter , lik e a
friendly cube or a rolling cylinder . F or example, “I met a cone named Conn y
who helped me build an ice cream tower!” Include what the shape does and
where you go.
3.2 Think Creatively
Dr aw a picture of your shape char acter . Write one sentence about what the
shape sa ys about being a 3-D shape.
4 A ctivity 3: Shape Cr aft Poster
4.1 What to Do
Create a colorful poster showing how to use 3-D shapes to mak e something fun,
lik e a to y or a house. F or example, “Use cubes to build a to y castle!” Dr aw at least
two 3-D shapes and write a slogan, lik e “Build Big with Shapes!”
4.2 Think Creatively
Imagine you’re an inventor who mak es a new to y using 3-D shapes. What is your
to y , and which shapes do you use? Dr aw or write about it and explain wh y your
to y is fun.
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Creative Thinking A ctivity: Shapes Around Us (3-D Shapes)
1 Introduction
Shapes are all around us, and 3-D shapes lik e cubes, spheres, and cones mak e
the world exciting! In this activity , you’ll find 3-D shapes in everyda y objects,
create stories, and imagine new wa ys to use them. Get ready to explore shapes
with your creativity and math skills!
2 A ctivity 1: Shape Hunt
2.1 What to Do
Look around your home or classroom. Find three objects that are 3-D shapes
(e.g., a ball as a sphere, a box as a cuboid). Dr aw each object and write its shape
name (cube, cuboid, sphere, cylinder , or cone). F or example, “ A ball is a sphere.”
2.2 Think Creatively
Imagine one of your objects is magical and can change size. What would you
do with it? Dr aw or write about your adventure with this magical shape (e.g., a
giant sphere as a bouncy castle).
3 A ctivity 2: Shape Story
3.1 What to Do
Write a short story about a da y when you meet a 3-D shape char acter , lik e a
friendly cube or a rolling cylinder . F or example, “I met a cone named Conn y
who helped me build an ice cream tower!” Include what the shape does and
where you go.
3.2 Think Creatively
Dr aw a picture of your shape char acter . Write one sentence about what the
shape sa ys about being a 3-D shape.
4 A ctivity 3: Shape Cr aft Poster
4.1 What to Do
Create a colorful poster showing how to use 3-D shapes to mak e something fun,
lik e a to y or a house. F or example, “Use cubes to build a to y castle!” Dr aw at least
two 3-D shapes and write a slogan, lik e “Build Big with Shapes!”
4.2 Think Creatively
Imagine you’re an inventor who mak es a new to y using 3-D shapes. What is your
to y , and which shapes do you use? Dr aw or write about it and explain wh y your
to y is fun.
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Creative Thinking A ctivity: Shapes Around Us (3-D Shapes)
5 A ctivity 4: Shape Riddles
5.1 What to Do
Solve these 3-D shape riddles:
1. I’m round all over , I roll lik e a ball, you can kick or bounce me, I’m fun for
all. What am I? (Answer: Sphere)
2. I have a round base, I’m pointy on top, I’m lik e an ice cream cone, I never
stop! What am I? (Answer: Cone)
Now , create your own riddle about a 3-D shape and share it with a friend!
5.2 Think Creatively
If a 3-D shape could talk, what would it sa y about its life? Write a short dialogue
between you and a shape (e.g., a cube or cylinder) about what it lik es to do.
6 Conclusion
F antastic job exploring 3-D shapes! Share your dr awings, stories, and riddles
with your teacher or friends. K eep looking for shapes around you and imagine
the fun things they can do!
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