Cube
Cube
Ready to build in 3D? The Cube Builder is an interactive tool where students can design castles, parks, towers, or any creative structure. Along the way, they practice spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and geometry skills.
How the Cube Builder Works
The interface is simple once you experiment a bit. Here’s a quick guide to the tools:
- Plus Button: Add new cubes to the space.
- Hammer: Remove specific cubes by clicking on them.
- Crosshairs: Center your creation with a single click.
- Paint Bucket: Pick a new color from the top-right selector, then click on any cube to paint it.
- Dropper: Select an existing color from your design to reuse it.
- Trash Can: Clear the entire board and start fresh.
- More Menu: Use tools like Duplicate to quickly copy cubes or Rotate to twist a block in different directions.
Active tools are always highlighted in yellow so you know what’s selected.
Ideas to Try
- Build a simple house, then add layers to turn it into a tower.
- Experiment with symmetry by painting each side in matching colors.
- Challenge students to design an object from real life—like a chair or pyramid—using only cubes.
Connect to Geometry and Space
The Cube Builder is a fun way for students to visualize three-dimensional objects while reinforcing geometry concepts such as faces, edges, and vertices. You can also connect it to lessons about space in art, since it explores depth, perspective, and composition in creative ways.
Want to expand beyond cubes? Try the companion Build tool, which lets you construct larger worlds and scenes with a wide variety of objects. Or visit classplayground.com for more activities and printables related to geometry.