3-D Paper Shape Templates

Description

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Make learning about 3D geometric shapes hands-on with these printable 3D shape templates! Kids can cut, fold, and assemble nine different geometric solids while exploring important geometry concepts like faces, edges, vertices, prisms, pyramids, and 3D shape nets.

These ready-to-print templates eliminate the need to measure and draw each net yourself. Simply print them on paper or cardstock, cut along the lines, fold, and assemble.

They’re perfect for homeschool math lessons, elementary geometry units, classroom math centers, STEM activities, and hands-on shape exploration.

9 Printable 3D Shapes Included

• Cube
• Cuboid (Rectangular Prism)
• Cone
• Square-Based Pyramid
• Triangular-Based Pyramid
• Triangular Prism
• Pentagonal Prism
• Hexagonal Prism
• Cylinder

Learn Geometry Hands-On

Building the shapes gives kids a concrete way to explore the difference between 2D and 3D shapes. Once assembled, use the models to count and compare faces, edges, and vertices; identify different types of prisms and pyramids; or investigate how a flat 3D shape net folds into a solid figure.

You can also use the finished shapes for geometry displays, math centers, sorting activities, STEM challenges, or creative building projects.

Want to make your own 3D shapes without the templates? Visit my How to Make 3D Paper Shapes tutorial for step-by-step instructions and more hands-on geometry ideas.

What’s Included

PDF digital download containing 9 printable 3D paper shape templates.

Print on regular paper or cardstock for sturdier models. This is a digital product; no physical item will be shipped.

Want More Printable Learning Resources?

These 3D Paper Shape Templates are also available as part of the Teach Beside Me Printables Membership, where you’ll get access to hundreds of hands-on educational printables and activities.