Afzal's crafts

Afzal had the white paper where you cut and fold to make into a paper bag, so we transformed it into a 3D paper bag. He was so intrigued that he asked to make another one, so I draw a similar one on the orange paper. And he want a picture taken with it.


The 2D nets were transformed into 3D paperbags. So here, he proudly snapped a photo of his self-made crafts.

As part of my early childhood math assignment, I created a curriculum using 3D boxes and opening these boxes up to see flattened cardboards (ie. 2D nets).

Here's a snippet of what my professor, Dr Patricia Willott of Early Childhood Math, Wheelock College had to say:-

"The extension of using 3-D boxes and making the connection to 2-D nets incorporates powerful mathematics in an area that is often neglected; we sometimes forget the 3-D aspect, and looking at the nets is a good concrete and relevant introduction to the concepts of perimeter and area. Your activities show that you are committed to making maths relevant for children, and that you are conscious of the important role of the teacher in maintaining high standards for learning."