Play Games, Learn Math!: Pattern Block Puzzles

Encouraging children to pay attention to a shape's defining attributes-such as the number and length of sides and angles-helps them form a more accurate understanding of shapes. Use lots of geometric language (names of shapes, attributes of shapes) during children's play to support their m...

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Published inTeaching Young Children Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 20 - 23
Main Authors Reed, Kristen E, Young, Jessica Mercer
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington National Association for the Education of Young Children 01.04.2018
Subjects
Children & youth
Childrens mathematics puzzles
Geometric Concepts
Geometry
Language
Mirrors
Names
Preschool education
Puzzles
Vocabulary Development
Young Children
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Summary:Encouraging children to pay attention to a shape's defining attributes-such as the number and length of sides and angles-helps them form a more accurate understanding of shapes. Use lots of geometric language (names of shapes, attributes of shapes) during children's play to support their math vocabulary development and to encourage comparisons of the similarities and differences between shapes. For more information about expectations for what children will be learning, see "Progression of Geometry Concepts for Young Children," at NAEYC.org/resources/pubs/tyc/apr2018/pattem-blocks. 6 sides? * Give children time to build their own designs with the pattern blocks. * Place the pattern blocks in a large open container, such as a tray, to help keep them on the table and off the floor. * Have children challenge each other to copy or build the same design a friend did (while they can still see it).
ISSN:1939-7283