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Welcome again!  Today, we are going to go trough another approach to do in class but for that, I have to welcome you first to the land of   mirror magic —where one half tells the story, and the other half reflects it right back! In this entry, we will see how our young   Symmetry Explorers  can  discover  in their primary classes how this geometric concept becomes exciting, hands-on and even artistic. What is Symmetry, Anyway? Symmetry is when something is  the same on both sides,  like your face (almost), a butterfly’s wings, or a perfectly folded paper heart. But teaching it does not have to mean drawing lines on worksheets. And as Weyl says (2015), symmetry is so important that even beauty is based on how much well-proporcionated you are, and that means, how symmetrical you are.  That is why we are here today we want to see how we can teach it in a playful way. Integrating visual arts into mathematics instruction can foster both creative e...

 Welcome back! Today, I feel like it is a good day for giving you one different idea to implement in your classes of geometry.  Well, prepare yourself because from now on, you're about to start seeing shapes  everywhere . Because geometry isn’t just something stuck in a textbook — it’s hiding in plain sight all around us! As Van Hiele (1986) emphasized, the first level of geometric thinking is based on visual recognition of shapes in real-world contexts. Mission: Become a Shape Hunter This activity that today I am presenting to you, is based in the idea of becoming a hunter, a shape hunter. For it, you need to grab your imaginary magnifying glass (or real phone camera) and take your students on a  Shape Hunt Adventure ! The goal? Spot and capture as many geometric figures as possible — in the wild world of your school, home or neighborhood. Here are some things to find as an example:  Squares in windows and floor tiles  Octagons in street signs  T...

 Welcome to my first entry! I am sure that each of us have seen this kid of patterns at least once in our lives: At least in my experience in Primary school, we had tons of them to color whenever we wanted to or we had some time to wait until the rest of the class finished with what they had to do. Well, guess what? They  are not just pretty patterns—they are masterpieces of geometry hiding in plain sight! Let’s go step by step. What is a mandala anyway? Despite of what you may think, they have been around for centuries, appearing in cultures from Hindu and Buddhist traditions to Native American and even modern wellness practices. The word “mandala” literally means “circle” in Sanskrit. It was that important that people gave it even a symbolic meaning: That which encompasses, encloses, and safeguards the essence—whether it be divinity or the true nature of the mind (López, 2006). But if you look closely…can you really say that it is just a circle? I am sure that that is not th...

Hello! Let’s face it, geometry can be one of the most exciting parts of the math curriculum… or one of the dullest, depending on how it is taught. But what if I told you that all it takes to make triangles, symmetry and angles come alive is a screen, a click and the power of a good YouTube video? According to Berk (2009), video clips from platforms such as YouTube can be effective tools for gaining attention, contextualizing content, and fostering meaningful learning. In this post, I am sharing how I have used videos in my geometry lessons to spark curiosity, build understanding, and get students genuinely excited about shapes. Why YouTube? Kids are already drawn to video content. Why not use that to your advantage? A well-made geometry video can do more than just explain concepts, it can show transformations in motion, use real-life examples, and add music, humor or storytelling that sticks. As Mayer (2014) argues, students learn better when visual and verbal information are ...