We began our 3D shape maths topic today.  We found out the difference between 2D and 3D shapes and explored the cylinder, cube, cuboid, cone and sphere.  We worked in teams to use a range of different construction materials to make dinosaurs.  We love having construction focused afternoons!  We were surprised to learn that each piece of construction we used was a 3D shape.  Axel explained that some shapes will be rubbish for building because they are not flat – we are going to do an experiment to find out more about this next week.  We also plan to do a 3D shape hunt outside, make 3D shape dinosaurs out of junk, explore shapes further in our play contexts and learn to sort shapes based on different categories.

Please collect some junk for our 3D shape topic.  We particularly need cylindrical shaped junk e.g. Kitchen roll tubes, milk bottle tops etc.  No toilet roll tubes, medicine or raw meat packaging please. Thank you.