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November 29, 2016

Build a Snowflake: Symmetry Math Activity and Free Printable

Snowflakes come in amazing shapes and patterns and because they are created by frozen water molucules, all snowflakes are symmetrical–so cool right!?! After we first learned about symmetry with pattern blocks I knew we would need to reinvent the idea once winter came along for an easy hands-on-math activity with a science twist.  I am sure you will agree, this math activity certainly looks like art–which is perfect so kids can enjoy it as they learn!

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

As I mentioned earlier, we have already discussed symmetry. You may want to check out the video and free computer game included in our first symmetry post before starting this activity. My kid’s really enjoyed them.

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Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

 

Supplies:
Glass Gems-affiliate link (I also purchased large gems)

Loose parts like q-tips, buttons, tangrams

Free printable circle template (available to download for free at the end of this post)

 

Directions: 

You may want to let kids create freely before starting the symmetry portion of this activity. I included a blank circle with the templates. The glass gems and circles provide a natural invitation that children will want to explore. Once they are done, they will listen much better to the lesson.

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

Either you or the child should build a pattern in one section of a circle.

Have child duplicate the pattern into each remaining section of the circle.

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

We started out with the circle with two sections. There is a lot of free space so patterns can get a little complicated and harder to duplicate.

Next we moved onto the circle with eight sections. Little Tiger liked this circle pattern more, as well as found it easier to repeat the pattern in each section.

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

 

Little Dragon enjoyed repeating patterns in the circle according to size. Since he was 2 when we did this activity I did not worry about him matching colors, I was just glad he was participating.

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

As children feel more comfortable let them get creative and make their own patterns and snowflakes.

Build a Snowflake Symmetry Circle Math Activity and Free Printable: Kids can play with loose parts as they learn about symmetry with this easy hands on learning activity. (STEAM Activity, Winter, December, January)

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Comments

  1. Kath says

    December 18, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    I am loving your site, Katie!!
    So many great ideas for my little learners.
    And thanks for so many free printables.
    I have added you to my favourites.
    thanks
    Kath

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    • Katie says

      December 19, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Hi Kath, Thank you so much!!! I’m so glad your little learners will enjoy the activities that my little learners have tried. I am honored to be added to your favorites! Have a great day!

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