Tanograms

Math

• The child learns about shapes and spatial awareness through manipulating the tangram pieces.
• They develop problem-solving skills as they try to recreate specific shapes using the tangram pieces.
• They practice counting and comparing the number of sides and angles in different shapes.
• They learn about symmetry by creating symmetrical designs with the tangram pieces.

Science

• The child explores concepts of geometry by observing the different shapes that can be created with the tangram pieces.
• They develop an understanding of patterns and symmetry as they arrange the tangram pieces to form various designs.
• They learn about spatial relationships and how shapes can be rearranged to fit together.
• They develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they manipulate the tangram pieces.

Encourage further development by challenging the child to create their own tangram shapes or designs. They can try making animals, objects, or even create their own tangram puzzles for others to solve. They can also explore more complex concepts like fractions by dividing the tangram shapes into smaller parts.

Book Recommendations

• Tangram Cat by Maranke Rinck: A story about a cat who uses tangram puzzles to solve problems and go on adventures.
• Tan Tan's Tangrams by Eleanor Coerr: Follow Tan Tan as he creates different shapes and designs using tangram pieces.
• The Tangram Fury Puzzle Book by Josh & Jake: A collection of tangram puzzles that challenge the reader to solve different shapes and designs.