Construction unit begins in 2nd grade with exploration of the cube

Each child is given 6 squares. We discuss what makes a square a square. 

Kids use masking take to tape together the sides in the form of a T

Almost done!

Once done, they use masking tape to cover the slits on the sides. 

Some chose to decorate them

Some chose to make them into gift boxes. Some make them into dice. Others made them into fortune tellers. 

Here is one class' worth of cubes.