Built with pattern blocks

Math

• The child learned about shapes and their attributes, such as sides, angles, and symmetry, by manipulating the pattern blocks.
• They practiced spatial reasoning and geometry concepts by creating different designs and arrangements with the pattern blocks.
• The activity reinforced the concept of fractions as the child observed and compared the different sizes and shapes of the pattern blocks.
• They developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills by determining how to fit the pattern blocks together to create specific shapes or designs.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore more complex designs and patterns using the pattern blocks. They can try creating symmetrical designs or tessellations, which involve repeating patterns without any gaps or overlaps. Additionally, they can challenge themselves by using the pattern blocks to solve more advanced geometry problems or puzzles.

Book Recommendations

• Pattern Fish by Trudy Harris: This book combines patterns and marine life to engage young readers in a fun and educational way.
• The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns: This book follows the adventures of a greedy triangle who wants to add more sides and angles to his shape, teaching important geometry concepts along the way.
• Shapes in Math, Science and Nature: Squares, Triangles and Circles by Catherine Sheldrick Ross: This book explores the presence of shapes in various contexts, helping children understand the importance of shapes in the world around them.