Geometric Art
Activity, Stage 3 – Shapes
Similarity and symmetry are two geometric concepts your child can play with.
Similar shapes
Two shapes are similar if they have the same shape, where one may be smaller or larger than the other. Circles have the same shape, so all circles are similar. This sequence of three stars are similar.
Challenge your child to pick a picture and draw it two or three times as big, or twice as small.
Mirror symmetry
Another geometric concept to play with is mirror symmetry. Show this using a mirror with a flat side – put it down along its edge on a drawing or photo and see what the mirror image looks like. Once your child has the idea, give your child half a picture and challenge them to draw the mirror image.