We had some fun with symmetry this week, and the kids are really understanding the concept. As a side note, I have to say that I love May and June because all the work we have done up to now is really paying off and they are becoming so independent and hard working (more often than before!)
SO back to symmetry. We talked about lines of symmetry and how some figures only have one while others have two or more. We discovered this while working with rulers and pattern blocks. First students built a symmetrical design on both sides of the rulers then they built a design on one side and their partner had to build the design on the other side making sure it was symmetrical.
Then I broke out the construction paper and had them make symmetrical insects. We folded our base paper (the black construction paper) in half and they cut out shapes to build their bug. They really enjoyed this activity and their creations are pretty imaginative. Some of them said "I'm glad these are not real, they'd be HUGE!"
Only 5 weeks left! THIS YEAR HAS FLOWN!!!
