Combine a math tessellation activity with art for a fantastic Christmas STEAM. Color the pattern and then work out how to tessellate the Christmas tree for a fun and easy Christmas Math activity. Includes free Christmas tree tessellation printable below!
What are tessellations?
Tessellations are connected patterns made of repeating shapes that cover a surface completely without overlapping or leaving any holes.
For example, a checker board is a tessellation comprised of alternating colored squares. The squares meet without overlapping and can be extended on a surface forever.
Tessellation patterns are a famous form of Mathematical art! With a variety of tessellation styles, kids can explore new ways to make tessellating shapes while developing their spatial reasoning skills.
With our printable Christmas tree worksheet below, you can create your own fun Christmas tessellations. Let’s get started!
ALSO CHECK OUT: Gingerbread House Christmas Tessellations
Christmas Tree Tessellations
For a year-round STEAM project with tessellations, look at this MC Escher Art Activity!
Supplies:
- Tessellation printable (see below)
- Markers
- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Instructions:
STEP 1. Print the Christmas tree tessellations.
STEP 2. Color in the Christmas trees with the markers.
STEP 3. Cut out each individual Christmas tree.
STEP 4. Create a tessellation pattern with the trees and then glue onto art paper or another decorative paper.
Enjoy more Christmas math activities with these free printable Christmas math worksheets.
More Printable Christmas Tree Activities
All of the following Christmas art projects and craft ideas come with a free printable Christmas tree cutout, outline, or template that can be used for a variety of projects.
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