in a sari. Symmetric objects/figures look similar on both sides if we draw a line through the centre of the figure horizontally or vertically. Since symmetry and pattern play important roles in our life, there is a need to understand the mathematics behind it. Children usually draw pictures and make sketches without knowing the concept of symmetry. Children should be encouraged to find symmetric figures/objects form their environment. The following indoor and outdoor activities can help. Indoor Activity: Ask children to write down all the alphabets of English as shown below. Draw a line o symmetry over each letter in such a manner that one half matches the other half. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Outdoor Activity: take the children outside and tell them to observe. Let them identify the symmetrical things Window grill, patterns on ventilators, door patterns, dried leaves, petals of flowers, green leaves , vehicles at the parking,etc. Ask them draw the pattern which pattern they saw. Best wishes Niraj Kumar
in a sari. Symmetric objects/figures look similar on both sides if we draw a line through the centre of the figure horizontally or vertically. Since symmetry and pattern play important roles in our life, there is a need to understand the mathematics behind it. Children usually draw pictures and make sketches without knowing the concept of symmetry. Children should be encouraged to find symmetric figures/objects form their environment. The following indoor and outdoor activities can help. Indoor Activity: Ask children to write down all the alphabets of English as shown below. Draw a line o symmetry over each letter in such a manner that one half matches the other half. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Outdoor Activity: take the children outside and tell them to observe. Let them identify the symmetrical things Window grill, patterns on ventilators, door patterns, dried leaves, petals of flowers, green leaves , vehicles at the parking,etc. Ask them draw the pattern which pattern they saw. Best wishes Niraj Kumar
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