Today (Tues. 1/22) we began Unit 6-Geometry. I’ve noticed from working with children for many years as well as my own experience that Geometry becomes really difficult when you can’t visualize the shape or the angle in your head. In order to “plant” those images in our heads, we often have to build and explore the shapes, angles, lines, or polyhedrons with our hands first. My approach to our Geometry unit will be a very hands on approach, with the children visiting the Build It Station frequently to build the concepts we are talking about. Every day, 1 group is in charge of taking pictures of what they built. Today, the Rhombus group (Scott, Connor, and BJ) were in charge of the camera. They built points, line segments, lines, and rays out of pretzels and marshmallows (and then they got to eat them). Enjoy their hard work:
That looks like fun! If you need extra supplies, please let me know 🙂