picaso blocks

Math

• The child learned to identify and classify different shapes by using the Picasso Blocks to create structures with squares, triangles, and rectangles.
• They practiced counting and comparing the number of blocks used in each creation, developing their understanding of numbers and quantity.
• The child explored patterns by arranging the blocks in different sequences, reinforcing their understanding of mathematical patterns and sequences.
• They also learned about spatial awareness and geometry by building structures with different heights, widths, and angles.

Encourage the child to continue their development in Math by challenging them to build more complex structures with the Picasso Blocks. They can explore advanced geometry concepts like symmetry or try to create symmetrical patterns using the blocks. Additionally, they can practice addition and subtraction by counting the total number of blocks used in their structures or removing a specific number of blocks from a design.

Book Recommendations

• Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban: This book introduces various shapes found in everyday objects, allowing children to practice identifying shapes in different contexts.
• Blockhead: The Life of Fibonacci by Joseph D'Agnese: This book tells the story of Fibonacci, a mathematician who discovered the Fibonacci sequence, which is a mathematical pattern found in nature and art.
• Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! by Marilyn Burns: This book explores the concept of area and perimeter in a fun and interactive way, as a family rearranges tables at a spaghetti dinner to accommodate different numbers of guests.