- Recognizing and identifying different shapes (squares, triangles, rectangles)
- Understanding and creating patterns using the different shapes
- Counting the number of tiles used in a design
- Exploring symmetry by creating symmetrical designs
- Understanding spatial relationships by building structures with the tiles
- Developing problem-solving skills by figuring out how to balance and stabilize the structures
For continued development, encourage the child to:
- Create more complex patterns using the tiles
- Explore different ways to combine shapes to create new designs
- Practice counting and adding the number of tiles used in larger structures
- Experiment with different ways to build stable structures using the tiles
- Introduce concepts of measurement by comparing the sizes of different tiles