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The Star of David is a symbol that is often associated with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. How about using this iconic shape to create tessellations? Tessellations are repeating patterns made up of shapes that fit together perfectly without any gaps. This year on Hanukkah, make something unique and handmade with a Hanukkah ‘Star of David’ Tessellation greeting card. With… Read More
There’s something about books about math that just seems to capture everyone’s attention. Maybe it’s the thrill of learning something new, or maybe it’s the satisfaction of finally understanding a complex concept. Either way, these books are always a hit with kids and adults alike. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best books about… Read More
The fibonacci sequence is probably something you’ve heard of before, especially if you’re interested in mathematics or nature. If not, you can learn more about the fibonacci sequence through climbing stairs pattern activity. In fact, some truly amazing artwork is made using the Fibonacci sequence? So, for our next math art project instead of creating a fibonacci spiral art like… Read More
Here’s a fun Christmas STEAM project for kids! Using our printable Christmas tree tessellation pattern, kids can create their own piece of tessellation art. This is a great activity for building spatial awareness and problem solving skills. Plus, it’s just plain fun! Hang your finished artwork on the fridge or give it as a gift to a loved one. Either… Read More
If you’ve ever seen a mosaic made up of small, identical shapes that fit together perfectly without any gaps, then you’ve seen a tessellation. Tessellations are found in nature, in architecture, and in works of art dating back centuries. But what you may not know is that tessellations are also a mathematical concept with some pretty interesting applications. Read on… Read More
Happy New Year! The year 2022 is here and we’ve got some fun math activities and puzzles to help you celebrate the New Year, from quick number sense (with puzzles) all the way up through complex calculations that will make your brain happy too. NEW YEAR 2022 MATH PUZZLES For all new year’s day math activities, you can use the… Read More
