Christmas Automata - new motion and decorations Description Have you ever found yourself starring at Christmas shop windows? The ones with polar bears and Santa moving. This Christmas you can create your unique Automata. If you follow this Advent Math's Calendar you will be guided step by step with tips and tricks
3D Christmas Decoration Description Create your special Christmas Tree Decoration. Paper and markers will be digital and 3D with your fantasy and the help of a whimsical app. Download Quiver App, print the template and you are ready to go! Materials Quiver app iOS free https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305 Quiver app Google Play free https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.puteko.colarmix&hl=it&gl=US
Mathematical Christmas Tree Description This puzzle is based on the “Triangle with a Difference”. You can play with it using paper and pencil or printing out our Christmas template. Materials Cards Pencils Template here INSTRUCTIONS Cut out your Christmas tree decorations Hang your ornaments on the tree Place the numbers
Edible ‘Ryan the Reindeer’ Slime Description Delicious gooey chocolate reindeer slime in a glass jar. This easy recipe has only 5 ingredients and will keep you entertained for hours. It’s both great fun to play with and tasty! Materials 1 glass jar, white paper, scissors, black marker, 2 yellow post-its, red/pink marker,
Christmas Moves and Costumes with Scratch Description With Scratch you can create your personal interactive animation. With this activity you will learn how to make sprites (your characters) move. Materials Pc/tablet Internet connection Website: scratch.mit.edu Instructions When you first land on scratch.mit.edu you can create an account if you’d like
Thaumatrope Description Create your personal thaumatrope - one of the first “cinemas” ever invented. Animations and optical illusions are strictly related in this playful experiment. Materials Paper Pencil Markers Scissors Tape / Glue Instructions Cut two circles of the same size out of your paper sheet. Draw a snow globe
Snowflake Geometry Description Did you know that it's possible to “let it snow” by cutting a folded piece of paper? Prepare your imaginations, paper sheets, scissors...and a bit of geometry too - to see the magic happen. Materials Paper Scissors Marker Ruler Instructions Draw and cut a simple shape on
Christmas Automata - Motion Description Have you ever found yourself starring at Christmas shop windows? The ones with polar bears and a moving Santa. This Christmas you can create your own unique Automata. If you follow this Advent Math's Calendar you will be guided step by step with tips and tricks to
Snowman pop-up Card Description Create your very special Christmas Pop-up card. You will need some paper and markers, and a lot of imagination. Materials Paper (A4) Coloured paper/cardboard (optional) Scissors Markers Glue Instructions Fold your sheet in half and cut it in the centre, into two rectangles. Pick one of
Six Reindeers Puzzle Description These logic puzzles will have the whole family engaged and can be easily recreated using materials from around the house. Or printing out our Reindeer version template. Materials Download our template with Reindeers HERE But you can try this activity with just paper and pen as well.