Get out your scissors and construction paper. Here’s a fun way to teach little ones to make a heart – and integrate geometry too! Continue Reading →
Make a Geometric Heart
Tag Archives: triangle
GeoGebra – Overcoming the Fear
I’ve avoided GeoGebra for a year. But now that I’m in – I’m making circles and triangles dance! Continue Reading →
Math Picture Book & Activity: What’s Your Angle Pythagoras?
Check out this fun math picture book and build your own Pythagorean Rope! Continue Reading →
Math Picture Book: Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland
This math picture book is best for 11-15 year olds, but my 2 year old and 42 year old still loved it! Continue Reading →
Rectangles and Triangles – How They Compare
Do you know how rectangles and triangles compare to each other? Check out this eHow.com video to see! Continue Reading →
Area of a Triangle & Area of a Hexagon
Who needs formulas when you’ve got scissors and glue!? Continue Reading →
How to Teach Right Triangles when Crossing the Street
You expose yourself to more risk when you take the fast route between your car and the store. Sometimes the hypotenuse in a right triangle isn’t the best way to go! Continue Reading →
How to Teach Similar Triangles and Have Fun Doing It
Similar triangles can be different from congruent triangles. Here’s how to play with them on a nifty toy. Continue Reading →
The Difference Between Similar and Congruent Triangles
What’s the difference between congruent and similar triangles? This post shows it – AND there’s a video on how to demonstrate and learn congruent triangles with the Discovery Toys Giant Pegboard! Continue Reading →
Learning Right Triangles with Discovery Toys
You can use a pegboard and rubber bands to experiment with right triangles. Here are some ideas. Continue Reading →