Begin by taking a square and using it as a template to create a variety of nets for a cube. Explore how the positioning of the squares could affect the cube. Next, explore the nets of other shapes and consider which 2D shapes are needed to create the net.

This activity needs access to paper and scissors to create the shapes needed for the nets, however it provides a fantastic opportunity to explore how 2D shapes and the position of them in the net affects the 3D shape.

This Y3 Make 3D Shapes worksheet is ideal as an additional challenge or as an intervention activity where children can have some adult support to help to visualise nets of 3D shapes.