Explore 3D Shapes and Their Properties

One key learning objective of the primary Maths curriculum is to have students recognise and classify familiar three-dimensional objects. To make this task easier, we’ve designed a handy, all-in-one classroom poster you can display in your room while you are teaching this important geometric concept. This poster makes a great reference point for your students while they are learning the names and properties of these common objects.

Which 3D Shapes Are Included?

This classroom poster includes eight common 3D shapes that your students will commonly encounter when learning about three-dimensional objects. The poster shows the name of each 3D shape, along with a visual image. The 3D objects included on the poster include:

• cube
• sphere
• cone
• cylinder
• rectangular prism
• triangular prism
• triangular based pyramid
• square based pyramid.

How to Make the Most of This 3D Shapes Poster

This poster has been created to support Maths instruction in your classroom. You may wish to use the poster in the following ways:

1. Print the poster on A3 paper and display it in your classroom as a reminder of the various types of 3D objects.
2. Print enough copies of the poster for students to paste into their workbooks as a reference.

Easily Download and Print This 3D Shape Poster

This resource downloads as a full-colour PDF. Just download, print and teach!

If you’re looking for other resources to support your teaching of 3D shapes, Teach Starter has you covered!

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