Try to build such houses, towers, rockets, etc. using different shapes available around you.
Children can build various structures using everyday objects shaped like:
- Cubes: dice, boxes
- Cuboids: books, soap boxes
- Cylinders: bottles, cans
- Cones: party hats, ice cream cones
- Spheres: balls, marbles
Houses: can be made by placing a cuboid base with a cone or triangular prism roof.
Rockets: can be built with a cylinder body, cone top, and cuboid fins.
Towers: can be created by stacking cubes or cuboids vertically.
Explanation
This activity encourages children to find 3D shapes in their surroundings and use them creatively to build structures. The chapter shows Jaya's houses made with different shapes as examples. Children learn spatial reasoning, balance, and structural design while reinforcing their understanding of 3D shapes.
Solution Steps
Collect everyday objects shaped like cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, and spheres.
For houses: Place a cuboid base with a cone or triangular prism roof.
For rockets: Use a cylinder body, cone top, and cuboid fins.
For towers: Stack cubes or cuboids vertically.