Mathematics concepts explained through simple stories.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching the video, your child learned that symmetry is when an object's half matches its other half identically, and asymmetry is when it doesn't. They also learned how to create symmetrical and asymmetrical cards using different shapes.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Encourage your child to create symmetrical cards using shapes like a heart, a moon, a star, or a smiley face. - Help your child understand symmetry by folding paper and drawing identical halves, like Zuri and Lola did with their cards. - Discuss with your child the concept of asymmetry by showing examples of objects that are not symmetrical, such as Lola's giraffe. - Engage your child in making art using various shapes and objects like a cap, a snail, a hand, a cup, or a bicycle to explore different forms of symmetry and asymmetry.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Symmetry Shapes INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Gather paper and drawing materials with your child your child. 2. Draw shapes like hearts, moons, stars, or smiley faces for symmetrical cards. 3. Encourage creativity with asymmetrical shapes like caps, snails, hands, cups, or bicycles. Have fun creating and learning about symmetry together!
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1 take away from the video for your child
Symmetry teaches us balance and harmony. Embrace differences and find beauty in uniqueness, just like Zuri and Lola with their cards.
