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Gnomes bring a certain special magic to all things, so it’s no surprise that this Gnome Hat is even more magical with its Fibonacci spiral pattern in the design. Inspired by Dutch abstract artist Piet Mondrian, this Gnome hat is in fact an artistic representation of the Fibonacci sequence – a natural pattern that can be found everywhere from pinecones… Read More
Ready to give your Christmas tree crafts a creative twist this holiday season? A great way to break out of the ordinary is to make a handmade paper craft Christmas tree project with tree branches that are inspired by Fibonacci spirals. ( Disclosure : Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I… Read More
STEM and STEAM are two acronyms that are gaining immense popularity. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; STEAM adds Arts to the mix. Reading books about STEM topics allow young minds to come up with creative solutions utilizing their problem-solving and engineering skills. In reality, these books can stimulate a child’s curiosity and give them the tools they… Read More
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
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
