3D Shape Nets

Net of 3D Shapes

Unlock the wonders of geometry and ignite your student’s enthusiasm for learning with our captivating 3D Shape Nets! These incredible free printables are tailor-made for elementary students, guiding them through the discovery of attributes like faces, edges, and vertices. Encourage your students to dive into the creative process of cutting, folding, and pasting together these diagrams, allowing them to craft their very own tangible 3D shapes. To elevate their math learning experience, challenge them to identify corresponding real-life objects that mirror each unique shape.

3D Shape Net Cone

Print and go! This free, printable worksheet is perfect for primary learners and gives them a fun game-like activity to identify and describe 3D shapes.

3D Shape Net Cube

This 3D shape net diagram is a free resource to help your students identify the attributes of each 3D shape. Can you match this 3D shape to a realistic object?

3D Shape Net Cylinder

Printable cylinder shape net for student use. Label each face, vertices, and edge for extended learning.

3D Net Shapes and Names

To maximize the learning with these 3D Shape Net Worksheet Printables, begin by introducing the concept of 3D shapes and their properties to your students through a mini-lesson or discussion. Then, provide each student with a copy of the printable nets. Encourage them to carefully cut them out and fold along them. This helps students follow directions.

As they assemble the nets, encourage students to observe the faces, edges, and vertices of each 3D shape. Engage them in conversations about the unique characteristics of each shape and how they differ from 2D shapes. To reinforce their understanding, you can have students label the faces, edges, and vertices of their assembled shapes. You can also challenge them to identify real-life objects that resemble the 3D shapes they have created.

3D Shape Net Rectangular Prism

Printable 3D shape nets help students to visualize each shape. This rectangular prism has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges.

3D Shape Net Square Pyramid

Faces, edges, and vertices are described using 3D shape net printables like this one. This pyramid net offers a TON of 3D shape practice for students.

3D Shape Net Triangular Prism

3D shape nets are a fun way to teach the attributes of each shape. Describe the 3D shapes with faces, edges, and vertices.

3D Net Shape Printables (Crafts)

With these handy printables, the possibilities are endless. You can incorporate them into your math centers, where students can explore and construct their own 3D shapes using the nets. Or, get creative with some engaging art activities by having students color, cut, and assemble the nets to create their own unique 3D masterpieces.

These printables also serve as fantastic 3D shape teaching tools, allowing you to demonstrate the different nets and engage students in discussions about the properties of 3D shapes. Whether you’re focusing on math concepts, nurturing artistic talents, or simply having a blast with hands-on learning, these 3D Shape Net Worksheet Printables are a must-have addition to your classroom resources.

3D Shape Net Printable Can (Cylinder)

Your students will enjoy making a 3D can out of paper. Matching a cylinder to a can is an important skill for your primary students to learn.

3D Shape Net Printable Dice (Cube)

This free, printable 3D cube worksheets becomes a dice once printed, folded, and pasted together.

3D Shape Net Printable Ice Cream Cone

Make an ice cream cone with this printable 3D shape net. This worksheet helps students match 3D shapes to realistic objects.