After the lesson on bilateral symmetry, we created these symmetrical monsters. With a piece of cardboard folded in half, scissors, glue, markers and a bit of imagination, each student have created …

Taylor Newman on Instagram: "Symmetry sculptures in 2nd grade! This lesson is loaded with problem solving and engagement, and the kids are always so excited to take their kinetic sculpture home after this one day lesson. Students learn to manipulate the paper in multiple ways like folding, bending, curling and fringing. They are challenged to create bilateral symmetry using their paper strips that I have pre-assembled in rainbow order and stapled in the middle. #elementaryart #arteducation…

Savanna🎨 on Instagram: "Symmetrical butterflies with kindergarten! This was a fun one that the kiddos loved- and it gave them some knowledge of life cycles, symmetry, paint skills, patterns and colors in nature, and much more! #artforkids #artwithkids #kindergartenart #artistsatwork #workinprogress #elementaryart #elementaryartclass #elementaryartteachers #elementaryteacher #artteachers #artteacher #artteachersofinstagram #artteacherlife #animalart #shading #texture #animaldrawing…

Let your name be the source of your creativity. This fun project allows students to create a unique creature using their name. Instructions are for a cursive version, but it’s also possible to do it with regular printed letters. This project requires no prep so it’s great to leave for a TOC or to do

When the components of a painting or drawing balance one another, it's called symmetry art. It speaks of the part of the top or form that is visually mirrored to the other half. More than ever, symmetry can elevate your artwork to breathtaking heights. This method is used by many artists to advance their craft. Students who wish to investigate the idea of symmetry in a creative and enjoyable way will find that symmetry art worksheets are a great resource. With the help of these engaging…

Radial Symmetry is a uniquely satisfying project theme for middle schoolers. Even the most basic of designs gets repeated in a way that yields eye-catching results. Here is my take on a printed ver…

I hope these ideas inspire you to have a little creative fun teaching symmetry! By incorporating creative and hands-on activities, students will not only have a deeper understanding of what symmetry but also see how it plays out in their everyday lives. With the help of symmetry, math can become a fun and engaging activity.

These fun alien monster creatures are created using each child’s name as the design! Just fold, cut, and color – a great lesson in symmetry! Symmetry was a hot topic during one of our homeschool lessons this past week, so I introduced the boys to this fun art project that turned their names into symmetrical designs –...