Turn this free gingerbread house printable into a fantastic STEAM activity exploring math and art! Color the pattern and then work out how to tesselate the gingerbread houses for a fun and easy Christmas Math activity. Free Christmas tessellation printable below!
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. Tessellations also introduce them to symmetry, as they often create visually pleasing symmetrical patterns.
Create Escher-inspired artwork with the following:
Christmas Tessellations Activity
SUPPLIES:
- Tessellation printable (see below)
- 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.
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