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This activity develops spatial awareness and problem-solving skills through engaging shape manipulation.
Can you finish tangram puzzle in about 25 min?
You will this activity develops spatial awareness and problem-solving skills through engaging shape manipulation.
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This activity develops spatial awareness and problem-solving skills through engaging shape manipulation.
Hands-on activities like Tangrams make learning fun and interactive. They encourage critical thinking and creativity as children visualize and assemble shapes to complete puzzles.
1. Draw a large square on the cardboard and cut it out. 2. Use the ruler to divide the square into seven specific shapes: 2 large triangles, 1 medium triangle, 2 small triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram. 3. Carefully cut out each shape from the square. 4. Mix the shapes together and try to arrange them to form a square again. 5. Experiment with different arrangements to create new shapes or figures. 6. What did you notice about the shapes and their arrangements?