Description
TANGRAM TIDBITS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | TANGRAM TIDBITS |
| Code | SILK-II-003 |
| Activity Goal | To engage the child in exploring tangrams and shapes, fostering creativity and spatial awareness while learning to identify and arrange different shapes to form patterns. |
| Skills Developed | Shape and colour recognition • Critical thinking and logical reasoning • Patience and persistence |
Materials Needed
- Tangram sets (7 pieces: 2 large triangles, 1 medium triangle, 2 small triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram)
- 5 flashcards with Tangram patterns (cat, gift, kite, rocket, duck)
- Activity sheet for arranging shapes
Step-by-Step Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Tangrams: Show the child the 7 Tangram shapes and let them explore the pieces and their colours (green, orange, blue, red, purple/violet, yellow, and dark blue). |
| 2 | Explaining Patterns: Present the 5 flashcards and explain how the shapes can form different pictures. |
| 3 | Demonstration: Choose a simple pattern (e.g., cat) and demonstrate how to use all 7 shapes without overlapping. |
| 4 | Making Patterns: Encourage the child to pick a flashcard and recreate the pattern using their Tangram pieces (e.g., kite). |
| 5 | Checking and Celebrating: Check the completed pattern against the flashcard and celebrate with positive reinforcement. |
| 6 | Exploring More Patterns: Encourage the child to try different patterns or create their own using the Tangram pieces. |
| 7 | Discussion & Display: Discuss the experience and display the completed Tangram patterns to celebrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. |
| 8 |
Questions to Encourage Thinking: • What colours did you notice in your Tangram pieces? • Which Tangram pattern was your favourite to make? • Did you create any patterns on your own? What were they? |
Tangram Tidbits kit