The present work aims to present the use of Manipulable materials in the teaching of
spatial geometry, especially the polyhedra of Plato, focusing on the construction of
these solids in a playful way, a fun and enjoyable experience, where the target
audience was composed of students from Youth and Adult Education at the Marechal
Rondon State School. Two types of research were used, the qualitative approach of
the bibliographical type: in which a book survey, a course conclusion work (TCC),
articles and a web site were carried out; And the participatory research: in which data
collection was used through a workshop, with jujubes and toothpicks and an
expository class using acrylic didactic material (MD). The objective of this work is to
discuss possibilities in teaching through the use of concrete materials in the learning
of geometry. We have taken a historical approach from some mathematicians who
have contributed to the study of polyhedra, as well as a brief history of youth and
adult education in Brazil. The theoretical assumption of this work is based on Howard
Eves, Dario Fiorentini and Raymond Flood. As a result, we understand the
importance of using concrete materials in teaching young people and adults. The
construction of this work brought fruitful reflections to my personal growth as a
researcher of meaningful educational practice.
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