Students correctly answer questions to reach the top of the mountain. How far will they make it up the mountain? As they progress higher up the mountain, the scenery will change—from grassy foothills to snowy peaks. At the end, a polaroid is taken of how far they made it up the mountain with a score. This is a cooperative game where if there is more than one player, they must work together to answer the questions correctly to make it to the top of the mountain as a team.

In this version, students examine real-life objects and match them to their corresponding 3D shapes. From ice cream cones and dice to tennis balls and boxes, this activity helps students connect geometric concepts with everyday items—reinforcing shape vocabulary and building visual reasoning skills.

Let’s Hike – 3D Real Life Object Match is perfect for Foundation to Year 2 students learning to identify 3D objects and their real-world connections. Use it during your geometry unit, as part of rotations, or for collaborative group play using the QR code.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and name common 3D shapes
• ✅ Match real-life objects to their corresponding 3D forms
• ✅ Develop visual reasoning and spatial awareness
• ✅ Strengthen shape vocabulary and recognition through real-world examples
• ✅ Engage in cooperative, interactive gameplay to support deep learning

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a photo of a real-life object.
2. They choose the 3D shape that best matches the object from a list of options.
3. Each correct answer moves the team closer to the top of the mountain.
4. The game continues until all questions have been answered.
5. At the end, students receive a polaroid snapshot showing how far they climbed and their team score.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during early geometry lessons as an introduction to 3D shapes
• 💡 Great for Foundation–Year 2 students developing shape recognition skills
• 💡 Pair with a classroom scavenger hunt for matching real-life objects
• 💡 Follow up with a drawing or collage task where students label 3D shapes found in everyday items

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Hike – 3D Real Life Object Match bridges the gap between classroom concepts and everyday understanding—guiding students to the summit of spatial success!