Name the three-dimensional shape
key notes:
π· What are 3D Shapes?
- 3D (Three-Dimensional) shapes are solid shapes.
- They have length, width, and height.
- You can touch and hold them.
πΆ Common 3D Shapes

Teach children to recognize these shapes:
- Cube π§
β Looks like a dice - Sphere β½
β Looks like a ball - Cylinder π₯«
β Looks like a can - Cone π¦
β Looks like an ice cream cone - Cuboid π¦
β Looks like a box
π· Features of 3D Shapes
- Faces β Flat surfaces
- Edges β Where two faces meet
- Vertices β Corners
π Example:
- A cube has 6 faces, 12 edges, and 8 corners.
πΆ Real-Life Examples
- Dice β Cube
- Ball β Sphere
- Water bottle β Cylinder
- Ice cream β Cone
- Book/Box β Cuboid
π· Teaching Tips π―
- Use real objects for demonstration.
- Ask students to touch and identify shapes.
- Play βFind the Shapeβ in the classroom.
- Use drawing and coloring activities.
πΆ Simple Practice Questions
- What shape is a ball? β Sphere
- What shape is a box? β Cuboid
- What shape is an ice cream cone? β Cone
Learn with an example
β« What shape is this?

- Sphere
- Cube
- Cone
Look at all the faces of the shape.

There are 6 faces. They are all squares.

This shape is a cube.
β« What shape is this?

- Sphere
- Cube
- Cone
The shape is completely round. It has no flat surfaces.

This shape is a sphere.
π΄What shape is this?

- Sphere
- Cube
- Cylinder
- Cone
Look at the faces of the shape.

The shape has two faces. They are both circles. The rest of the shape is curved.

This shape is a cylinder.
let’s practice! ποΈ

