geometry, continued!

We are continuing with our Geometry Unit, constructing our own 2-D shapes with clay or geoboards, developing the language to describe and compare 2-D shapes and their attributes, and relating 2-D shapes to real-world objects. In addition, we have begun finding combinations of shapes, or puzzle block shapes, to fill an area, and exploring relationships amongst pattern block shapes. The children have created a mural that we've titled "circus" by making pictures from shapes to represent different things we might see in a circus. We are also working through a pattern block puzzle book which asks us to create the pattern with blocks, and then count up how many blocks we've used. Some of the children are challenging themselves and trying to use "only triangles." We've learned that there are many combinations of shapes that will fill each puzzle!
Until Next Time,
Michele