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Making Mirror Reflections 
 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall 

Beginner​

Let your child play in front of a mirror with toys they love. 

Tip: Show them different shapes that appear in everyday life (heart, square, rectangle, triangle) and the reflection they create.. 

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Intermediate

Explore reflections (also called symmetry) by drawing half of a heart and holding it up to the mirror to see the other half. 

Tip: Once you have seen the full image, draw the other side of the heart; try other shapes

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Experienced

Talk about the beauty of reflections in nature (a still pond, a pinecone, a sunflower, and patterns on feathers).

Tip: Encourage the use of positive language such as, “our reflection in the pond is so beautiful, look at us!”  

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Why is this important?

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Mirror images are part of geometry which focuses on understanding, describing shapes and patterns in life. 

References: Knuchel, C. (2004) "Teaching Symmetry in the Elementary Curriculum," The Mathematics Enthusiast: Vol. 1 : No. 1 , Article 2. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=tme Jerry, L., Barbara, A., Monica, W., David, K., & Karen, F. (2019). Symmetry and measuring: ways to teach the foundations of mathematics inspired by yupiaq elders. Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, 9(1).

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