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Quadrilateral (rectangle, parallelogram) ~familymathnight.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Trapezoid ~ familymathnight.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Here’s a super easy and fun way to reinforce attributes of polygons. Using a rubber band that is not too small or thick, students create shapes using their fingers. It’s a great multi-sensory activity.<\/p>\n

Ideas:
\n-show me a triangle
\n-show me a triangle with one obtuse angle
\n-show me an iscoceles triangle
\n-show me a quadrilateral
\n-show me a trapezoid
\n-etc.<\/p>\n

Shapes larger than a quadrilateral (4 sides) are more difficult to make. Students can partner up to make pentagons and possibly hexagons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here’s a super easy and fun way to reinforce attributes of polygons. Using a rubber band that is not too small or thick, students create shapes using their fingers. It’s a great multi-sensory activity. Ideas: -show me a triangle -show me a triangle with one obtuse angle -show me an iscoceles triangle -show me a quadrilateral -show me a trapezoid -etc. Shapes larger than a quadrilateral (4 sides) are more difficult to make. Students can partner up to make pentagons…<\/p>\n

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