Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids

by Karyn Tripp

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Originally published on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids is a new resource activity book for young readers by Karyn Tripp. Due out 19th Nov 2019 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's 112 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

We humans are naturally pattern seekers. Most people find symmetry, the golden ratio, Fibonacci series and the like almost universally appealing. This tutorial guide encourages young readers and their resource adults/facilitators to become better acquainted with concepts such as symmetry, ratios, equations, geometry, tessellations, and more through fun guided learning activities.

It's -not- just math though; there are a number of neat tie-ins included in the units such as social studies, world cultures, fine arts, cooking arts and more.

The book is divided into 6 sections: math in fine arts, graphs&grids - numbers & equations, symmetry, geometry, cultural math art, and edible math art. There are notes to teachers/resource adults throughout along with more information about the relevant mathematical concepts. The book also includes a resource list for further reading, templates used in the activities, and an index.

The photography and illustrations are colorful and appealing. The tutorial photos are clear, illustrative, and easy to follow. Each of the activities contains an introduction, tools and supplies in a bullet list sidebar, along with photos and step-by-step tutorial instructions. Alternative techniques and instructions are listed in "Try This" sidebars.

I have heard way too many students saying 'I hate math' or 'Math is hard' far too often. That's where STE(A)M education comes in. Finding fun ways to keep a learner's interest is key. The activities included in this book are interesting and entertaining and will provide hours of enriching fun.

This would be a superlative choice for classroom or homeschool library, public library activity day, or gift for a young person.

4 stars, accessible and appealing.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.