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Ladybug Spots
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In this art/science/math activity, young learners are introduced to the concept of symmetry in nature.

Tessellations
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In this activity, learners will engineer a new shape and use it to create a new pattern with no wasted space.

Backyard Graphing
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In this math activity, learners will create a scale diagram of their backyard or other outdoor area on graph paper.
The Same Names
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In this math activity, learners make and explore patterns using the letters in their names, a grid, and some colors.

Playground Patterns of Cracks
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In this math activity, learners observe and sketch cracking patterns in pavement.
Shape & Solid Exploration
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In this game, learners use clues to identify mystery shapes. Use everyday objects (like from the pantry) as the shapes.

Symmetry Fold-Overs
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In this math activity, learners experiment with the concept of symmetry.

Shape Detectives
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In this activity, learners cutout a set of shape finder templates to explore shapes in the world around them.
Toothpick Patterns
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In this math activity, learners make toothpick designs by following simple patterns.

Copy Cats
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In this math activity, learners use what they know about shapes to copy a friend's hidden picture. Learners create a design out of pattern blocks and then hide their picture behind a screen.

Loopy Geometry
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Discover geometry by creating shapes from loops of paper. In this activity, paper loops transform to give you totally new structures when you cut them.
Peppy's Day in the Park
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In this math activity, learners build Peppy the dog the best trail and park for running around.

Big Bubbles
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How do you measure a bubble when it's floating? You can't really, but in this activity, learners can measure the diameter of the ring of suds a bubble leaves on a flat surface.

Mountain Rescue Mission
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In this math activity, learners play a game that helps reinforce learners' understanding of the coordinate system.

Subtracta's Dog
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In this math activity related to volume, learners use problem solving skills to calculate and build a model house for Minus the dog.

Fly on the Ceiling
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In this math lesson, learners play two different games to help them understand coordinates. First, learners read the book, "The Fly on the Ceiling," by Julie Glass.

Fantastic Fractions
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In this math lesson, learners compare pattern blocks to visually understand halves, thirds, and sixths.

By the Numbers
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Learners describe objects in a room using only numbers and shapes. They can measure the object (like a desk) and make a list of facts about it (e.g.

Making Tangram Pieces by Folding Paper
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In this math lesson, learners follow step-by-step directions for making tangram pieces out of folded and torn paper. First, learners read "Grandfather Tang's Story" by Ann Tompert.
Needlework Designs
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In this math activity, learners create symmetrical designs for paper models of special blouses known as huipiles.