Four Colours Theorem Skills: spatial and problem solving skills Resources: templates, coloured pencils or markers Activity: Can you fill the pattern that no two shapes connected by the same border have the same colour? What is the smallest numbers of colour needed? Is that possible with only 4 colours? These puzzles challenge our [...]
Mathstick Puzzles Skill: problem solving, observation, spatial awareness Resources: templates, matchsticks, toothpicks, straws (or a selection of any sticks of equal length) Activity: Matchstick problems are a great way to develop spatial awareness and problem-solving skills. Click on the different images to see the puzzles in more detail. You can also download the [...]
Create a digital animation Description Create your unique digital animation with a vintage look using pixel art. The kind of style you can see in Minecraft or vintage 2D games. Materials Piskel app website: https://www.piskelapp.com/ Paper and pen (optional) Instructions Go to https://www.piskelapp.com/ Click the button “Create sprite” (you do [...]
Christmas Orchestra Description Ready to warm every heart in your house with a little bit of music? Collect as many simple/waste materials you can find around you and read the instructions below for inspiration. Materials Simple waste material Rubber bands Rice/tiny pasta Markers Scissors Instructions Now it’s your turn! Use [...]
Santa’s Path Description Print out our templates and help Santa find his way to every child’s house! Materials Templates: Santa’s one (primary) Icosian one (secondary) Markers or thread Pencil Instructions Can you lead Santa through the graph drawing a closed path? There are different options, how many paths can you [...]
Pop-up Comet Description Create your own Comet pop-up card to wish everyone a special Merry Christmas this year. Materials Paper Scissors Glue Markers Instructions Draw and cut a star shape. Cut two strips of paper. Glue them together to form a right angle. Then start folding them one over the [...]
Christmas Carols with Scratch Description With Scratch you can create your personal interactive animation. With this activity you will learn how to add sounds and music. Materials Pc/tablet Internet connection Website: scratch.mit.edu LINK Instructions When you first land on scratch.mit.edu you can create an account if you’d like to join [...]
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 [...]
