Exploring Symmetry Lesson-Digital Download
Turn geometry into a creative, hands-on experience with Exploring Symmetry with Mosaics—a perfect STEAM lesson for grades K–5! Students will discover the beauty of symmetry by building vibrant mosaic designs with 1x1 bricks, learning to identify lines of symmetry, axes, and mirror images in the process.
This engaging activity blends math, art, and engineering while strengthening spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, and fine motor skills. Using baseplates, colorful bricks, and easy-to-follow instructions, students design and construct their own symmetrical mosaics—bringing math concepts to life in a fun, memorable way.
With built-in math vocabulary practice and adaptable difficulty levels, this lesson is standards-aligned, interactive, and perfect for classroom, small-group, or center-based learning.
Where math meets creativity—one brick at a time!
INCLUDES: (via Digital Download)
- Printable SYMMETRY Teacher's Guide with Learning Standards (Grades K-5)
- Printable SYMMETRY Pattern
FAQ'S - LESSON PLANS
What's Included in a Lesson Plan?
What's Included in a Lesson Plan?
- Teacher's Guide
- Student Pattern Sheets (printable)
- Curriculum Standards
What grades are the lessons designed for?
What grades are the lessons designed for?
- K-5th Grade
Are the Lesson Plans aligned with Learning Standards?
Are the Lesson Plans aligned with Learning Standards?
YES! All Standards are for grades K-5
- Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- National Core Arts Standards (NCAS)
What supplies do I need to teach this lesson plan in my classroom?
What supplies do I need to teach this lesson plan in my classroom?
All our lessons require the purchase of the MEGA MOSAIC BUNDLE BOX.
2 "starter" lessons are included with the initial purchase of the BUNDLE BOX
- Symmetry
- Brick by Number
Additional Lesson Plans are $20.00 each.
*You have the option to print out the pattern sheets or have the students view them on their digital devices. IF you choose to print them out, the only additional supplies required is a printer & paper. There are extension activities that require crayons, colored pencils &/or markers.