![]() ![]() There are 16 squares in this shape.”Īt this point, it is important to show them they could also solve by saying 4 x 4 = 16. “There are four in each row so I can count by four. On harder problems, they may tell you they can skip count. “There are five columns and one row so I could say 5 x 1 = 5.” ![]() Your goal here is to get them to tell you something like… How could I figure out how many squares there are without counting each square? Or what number sentence or equation could show what you did? After they have observed and commented on the shape, we move into a very important question that will pave the way for further area work. ![]() Next, we ask our children to describe what they see. As you can see in this example, there are five squares that fit inside. We begin by placing all the squares that we can inside the shape. There are numerous ways we could figure out the area, but today we are focusing on how many squares are in the shape. Math is Fun defines an area like this, “The size of a surface. The amount of space inside the boundary of a flat (2-dimensional) object such as a triangle or circle, or the surface of a solid (3-dimensional) object.” How to use this area and perimeter activity It helps children to understand that we are counting the squares inside a shape to figure out the area and we count the edges to figure out the perimeter!Īnd when we allow our children to fill the shapes with squares, instead of counting squares already drawn, this concept is driven in a little more. Like any concept, in the beginning, it is important to provide hands-on experiences so children can understand why formulas work!Īnd that is what this simple sheet does. Finally, gather up the orange squares from your pattern blocks and dry-erase markers or pencils.Then laminate them or place them in sheet protects if you want to use them multiple times.So that is what is coming your way today.Īnd it is all about area and perimeter problems!!! Prep-Work How to use this area and perimeter activityĭespite the weather, it is October! And October deserves some pumpkin-themed paper decorated in fall colors. ![]()
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