We had fun making tangrams and making cards. I printed up different pattern papers and 4"x 4" tangram of each pattern. We used this grid to make the tangrams. Then made a second set 2"x 2" for the cards.
Here is some history and patterns. Look at these beautiful carved ivory tamgrams. What a fun way to play with math.
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What a fabulous idea!
I am SO going to do this!
(my kids are 25, 23 and 22)
Posted by: judy | September 24, 2006 at 08:30 AM
These are neat. We have a tangram game my kids love to play. I'm the only one who stinks at it.
Posted by: Christina | September 22, 2006 at 01:42 AM
I love you Clarice!
Guess what we're doing for "fun math" tomorrow?
Tangrams!
XXOO
Posted by: Jody | September 21, 2006 at 03:26 PM
I love all these great projects that you do with your girls. Such fun! Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | September 21, 2006 at 09:19 AM
How fun! Grace just got a package of oragami paper so she will enjoy this project.
Kelli
Posted by: Kelli | September 21, 2006 at 07:20 AM
This is a great idea that is both educational and crafty! I teach a craft class for our co-op and I am going to try to use this idea for the girls. I will have to incorporate sewing but I don't that will be hard!
Posted by: Randi | September 21, 2006 at 06:32 AM
This is a great idea! I'll have to put this in my Kid's Camp Projects idea folder. (seven days and counting!)
Posted by: Mary T. | September 20, 2006 at 08:00 PM