Tessellating Trees
Activity Type: Drawing
Best suited for: First, Second & Third/ Fourth Level / Age 5-7, 8-11, 12-15
Maths involved: tessellation
Materials needed:
- Tessellating tree template
- Coloured pens or pencils
- Scissors
Instructions
A tessellation is an arrangement of shapes fitting together in a repeating pattern without gaps or overlapping. Download our template and fit together the tessellating trees to make one giant tree!
The template includes three sizes of tree to choose from. This is a great activity to do with a group or class, or at a family gathering.
Tip: It’s easier to colour the trees in first and then cut them out.
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