More than just counting the presents under the tree or the ornaments on the tree, why not give all your math activities a holiday twist! Combine a tessellation activity with art, perfect to add to your Christmas activities this season. Color the pattern and then work out how to tesselate the gingerbread houses for a fun and easy Christmas Math activity. Free Christmas tessellations printable below!
CHRISTMAS TESSELLATION PRINTABLES FOR KIDS
WHAT IS A TESSELLATION?
Tessellation is a fascinating intersection of math and art that can captivate kids’ minds creatively and educationally. At its core, tessellation involves taking simple shapes, like triangles, squares, or hexagons, and arranging them in patterns that fit together perfectly without any gaps or overlaps. This mathematical concept becomes art when children use their imagination to transform these basic shapes into intricate and beautiful designs.
Kids can experiment with different shapes and arrangements, fostering a deeper understanding of geometry and spatial relationships. It also introduces them to symmetry, as tessellations often create visually pleasing symmetrical patterns.
Create Escher-inspired artwork with the following:
Have a turn at creating your own Christmas tessellations with our printable Gingerbread House worksheet below. Let’s get started!
Grab your Christmas Tessellations Printables here!
CHRISTMAS TESSELLATIONS ACTIVITY
SUPPLIES:
- Tessellation printable
- Markers
- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
HOW TO TESSELLATE SHAPES
STEP 1. Print the Christmas Gingerbread House tessellations.
STEP 2. Color in the gingerbread houses with the markers.
STEP 3. Cut out each individual house.
STEP 4. Glue the houses to art paper or other decorative paper to form a tessellation pattern.
