Teachables Eco-Wood Geometric Shapes Set - Wooden, Set of 14

The Teachables Eco-Wood Geometrical Shape Set is an engaging and eco-friendly way to introduce young learners to the world of 3D shapes. This set includes 14 different geometrical shapes-such as cubes, pyramids, cylinders, and spheres-crafted from Eco-Wood, a sustainable material made from ground wood residue. The set features a variety of shapes, including a square column, cube (3 x 3 x 3 cm), square pyramid, rectangular columns, triangular columns, triangular pyramid, cylinders, cones, hexagonal column, and sphere. These shapes are not only perfect for identifying and comparing attributes, but also help students recognise shapes in everyday objects, making mathematics come to life. Additionally, the set is ideal for physics classes, allowing students to explore which shapes roll easily and which are stationary, promoting critical thinking and exploration of physical properties. The shapes are durable and lightweight, and they are packed in a sturdy cardboard box with instructions for use. Made from Eco-Wood, a CO2-neutral and eco-friendly material, this set is a sustainable alternative to plastic, ensuring a low environmental impact while maintaining high quality. The Eco-Wood used in these shapes comes from sustainable forest management, making it a responsible choice for both education and the environment.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces students to 3D shapes and their properties in a hands-on, visual manner.
• Enhances spatial awareness and the ability to identify shapes in real-world objects.
• Promotes understanding of physical properties, such as which shapes roll and which stay stationary.
• Encourages environmental awareness through the use of sustainable and CO2-neutral materials.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the shapes to explore geometry concepts like faces, edges, and vertices in a tactile manner.
• Incorporate the shapes into physics lessons to study motion and the relationship between shape and rolling behaviour.
• Challenge students to match shapes with everyday objects that share similar attributes.
• Use in construction and design activities where students build structures with the shapes to explore balance and stability.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for Foundation to Year 4
• Set includes: 14 shapes (1 square column, 1 cube, 1 square pyramid, 2 rectangular columns, 2 triangular columns, 1 triangular pyramid, 2 cylinders, 2 cones, 1 hexagonal column, 1 sphere)
• Material: Eco-Wood (80% wood, 20% recycled plastic), sustainable and eco-friendly
• Storage: Supplied in a sturdy cardboard box