My kiddos love finding new ways to draw, especially when it involves a “trick.”  While we were in the car on our road trip, I remembered playing with mirrors in elementary math class.  It is a simple trick, but it is a great way to teach your kiddos about symmetry.  All you need is a small mirror, paper and a marker.  Perfect for playing in the tight quarters of your car.
Draw a line down the center of the paper, this will become your line of symmetry. Â Draw a simple image on one half of the paper. Â If your kiddo is right handed draw the image on the left hand side of the line. Â If they are left handed, draw on the right hand side of the line.
Have your kiddo complete the symmetrical drawing. Â Place the mirror on the line with the mirror side facing the image. Â This is where the “trick” happens. Â Look down the mirror and the image will magically appear on the clean side of the paper. Â Simply trace the reflection onto the paper. Â The kiddos LOVED this trick.
I love the results, so simple and fun. Â We had a pile of these fun pictures before the kiddos tired and moved onto something new.
There are also a number of websites that offer free worksheets to teach symmetry. Â These are ready made and all set for your kiddo to draw the mirror image.
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WONDERFUL idea! So fun. For sure doing this with my son. Thanks for linking up to delicateCONSTRUCTION. That is how I found you!
This is a great idea to teach symmetry!! I did not the trick of using mirror, love it:)
I like this method of drawing, I know my child can do it and he will definitely enjoy it. Excellent idea! Thanks!
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Toni
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I love this idea. I have a boy who LOVES symmetry. All of his Lego creations have to be symmetrical LOL. We did this “monster drawing” –http://mobmom.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/mirror-imaging-monsters/ — with symmetry last year but I’ll have to try yours this year. Thanks!
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This is a fantastic idea! Thank you so much for sharing your great idea!!
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