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*Created by Melanie LiCausi Gifted Resource Teacher at Kyrene del Norte & Niños*

August Nonverbal Activities

Grades K – 3Visualization on Paper

Grades 4-5Visualization & Goal Setting

Sept. Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2

Tessellation Investigation

Grade 3Tessellation Investigation II

Grade 4Tessellation Exploration

Grade 5Tessellation Exploration II

Oct. Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2Solid Shapes

Grade 3Solid Shapes II

Grade 4Polyhedron Construction I

Grade 5Polyhedron Construction II

Mar. Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2

Exploring Mazes & Puzzles

Grade 3Create a Puzzle

Grade 4 Design a Maze

Grade 5 Celtic Knot Construction

Dec. Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K – 2

3-D Gift Boxes

Grade 3Simple Pop-up Cards

Grade 4Pop-up Card Designs

Grade 5Design Your Own Pop-up Card

Jan. Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2

Exploring Spirographs

Grade 3Creating Spirographs

Grade 4Symmetrical Snowflakes

Grade 5Sewing a Snowman

Feb. Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2

Paper Airplanes

Grade 3Cootie Catchers

Grade 4Simple Origami

Grade 5

The Sonobe Cube

Nov. Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2

Exploring Art

Grade 3Observing Changes

Grade 4Become an Observer

Grade 5Become an Observer II

April Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

May Nonverbal ActivitiesGrades K - 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

5th Tessellation Exploration 1. Complete the 6th Grade Scott Foresman Text Book pgs. 516-519.

(worth 20 points)

2. Research the work of M.C. Escher. Use books and the internet to discover how he used polygons to create more complicated tessellations. Find three examples of his work and choose one to imitate. Now create another more complicated tessellation.

3. Create your own creative tessellation design using any technique you wish.

• Your design MAY NOT be a simple or regular polygon. It must be a transformed polygon that resembles an object such as animals, plants, objects, or a more complex design.

• Draw it neatly on white paper and color the design. It must fill the entire 8” x 11” paper.

• Be ready to present your design in class. (worth 30 points)

4th Tessellation Exploration • 1. Complete the 6th Grade Scott Foresman Text Book p.

516-519. (worth 20 points)

• 2. Search the Internet for three different examples of tessellations.

• 3. Create your own creative tessellation design using any technique you wish.

• Your design MAY NOT be a simple or regular polygon. It must be a transformed polygon that resembles an object such as animals, plants, objects, or a more complex design.

• Draw it neatly on white paper and color the design. It must fill the entire 8” x 11” paper.

• Be ready to present your design in class. (worth 30 points)

3rd Tessellation Investigation1. Prove whether or not each shape can tessellate by drawing several next to each

other. Use graph paper to draw a picture for each tessellation. You must use each shape at least 6 times to prove that it tessellates.

Yes, you may trace the shapes.

1. trapezoid 2. arrow 3. parallelogram

4. pentagon 5. hexagon 6. star

2. Create your own creative tessellation design using any of the polygons that work.• Decorate your polygon so that it resembles an object such as animals, plants,

objects, or a more complex design. Repeat the design in every polygon you draw!• Draw it neatly on white paper and color the design. It must fill the entire 8” x 11”

paper.3. When you’re done, visit http://www.protozone.net/ASHOCK/AJhext.html or

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/tesspag1.html for more ideas to draw!

http://www.protozone.net/ASHOCK/AJhext.html

http://www.coolmath4kids.com/tesspag1.html

K-2nd Tessellation Investigation1. Prove whether or not each shape can tessellate by drawing several next to each

other. Use graph paper to draw a picture for each tessellation. You must use each shape at least 6 times to prove that it tessellates.

Yes, you may trace the shapes.

1. trapezoid 2. arrow 3. parallelogram

4. pentagon 5. hexagon 6. star

2. Now find more 2 dimensional (flat) shapes that tessellate.3. Now compare the shapes that tessellate and the shapes that do not. Print and

use the Venn diagram here. Try to write ways that they are the same or different. *When you are done, you can visit these sites for more exploration! http://www.protozone.net/ASHOCK/AJQuil.htmlhttp://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/wallovers.htmhttp://www.protozone.net/ASHOCK/AJhext.html

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/wallovers.htm

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/wallovers.htm

http://www.protozone.net/ASHOCK/AJhext.html

Venn DiagramTessellating Shapes Both Non-Tessellating

Shapes

Polyhedron Construction II

A polyhedron is a 3-dimensional solid that contains a certain number of faces. A Regular polyhedron will be composed of a regular polygon repeated several times. An Irregular polyhedron will be composed of the same or multiple irregular polygons.

1. Do some research on polyhedrons by visiting http://www.korthalsaltes.com/index.html .

2. Find out what the prefixes below mean and how many different kinds there are.

2. Use the templates from the website to design and build the polyhedrons that appear below. You may choose to do a regular or irregular polyhedron. Use stiff paper, a ruler, a protractor, tape, glue, etc. for construction. You may design a practice model from paper before building your final versions for presentation. You may do some research to find examples if necessary.

Septahedron Octohedron Nonohedron

Decahedron Dodecahedron

Is it possible to make a 1, 2, or 3 faced polyhedron? Why or why not?

http://www.korthalsaltes.com/index.html

Polyhedron Construction I

A polyhedron is a 3-dimensional solid that contains a certain number of faces. A Regular polyhedron will be composed of a regular polygon repeated several times. An Irregular polyhedron will be composed of the same or multiple irregular polygons.

1. Do some research on polyhedrons by visiting http://www.korthalsaltes.com/index.html. Find out what the prefixes below mean and find 3 examples for each type.

2. Use the templates from the website to design and build the polyhedrons that appear below. You may choose to do a regular or irregular polyhedron. Use stiff paper, a ruler, a protractor, tape, glue, etc. for construction. You may design a practice model from paper before building your final versions for presentation. You may do some research to find examples if necessary.

Tetrahedron Pentahedron Sextahedron

Is it possible to make a 1, 2, or 3 faced polyhedron? Why or why not?

http://www.korthalsaltes.com/index.html

Solid Shapes II

A solid shape is called 3-dimensional because you can measure it in three different ways; length, width, and height.

1. Copy and cut out 5-10 of each shape below. Make sure they are exactly the same size!

2. Try to figure out how to tape or glue them together to make solid shapes. All of the sides and corners must be touching so that the new solid makes a closed container.

3. Keep track of how many different solid shapes you can make. Make a chart for all of the shapes, or label a note card to match each shape – write the name of the shape on the note card.

4. On each note card add as much information as you can about each shape. Write the number of sides, corners, and edges it has. Write the number of each flat shape you used to make it. Print and use the Solid Shapes II chart as an example or to help you organize your information.

Solid Shapes II Solid Name or Number

Sketch of the Object

Number and Type of Faces

Number of Corners (Vertices)

Number of Edges

Extra Information

Solid Shapes I1. Do some research on solid shapes. Make a list of how many

different solids you find and what their names are.2. Look around your classroom to find all of the solid shapes

that you can. Print and use the Solid Shapes chart to help you keep track.

3. Now make a new chart and try to find solids that are combined to make one object. Example: a cube and a pyramid might make a house.

4. Finally, use some blocks or make some solid shapes of your own and see how many different things you can build with the solids. Make a list with the names and pictures of what you made.

Solid Shape Templates to copy and create.

Solid ShapesSolid Shapes Write the place you

found it.Draw a picture of what the object looks like.

Cylinder

The water bottle on the desk.

Cube

Cone

Rectangular Prism orTriangular Prism

Pyramid

Sphere or Dome(half-Sphere)

Become an ObserverClick on the following link, and select the Mobile function.

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htmPrint and use the Observer Record worksheet to record how you

changed the moving mobile and what effects you saw after you made those changes. You are looking at the mobile in it’s parts, and as a whole object. For example, if you change the speed of one shape, the effect is that it moves faster, but what happens to all of the other pieces as well? How is the whole object changed by changing one of it’s parts?

*When you are finished with the Mobile Activity, explore the other functions on the National Gallery of Arts website, or try the 3rd grade activity – Observing Changes.

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm

Observer RecordEx. When I changed the speed of the green

diamonds_____________________;I observed that the other shapes connected to the

green diamonds swung faster also.When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.

When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed ___________________________________________________________________When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.When I ____________________________________________________________________;I observed _________________________________________________________________.

Become an Observer IIClick on the following link, and select the 3-D Twirler function.


In any form of art, an artist is very aware of how the lines and shapes of an object appear differently on flat paper, when you look at it from different angles. For instance, the same 3-dimensional cube could have any of the following appearances.

front face view top right angle bottom right angle bottom left angle top left angle corner view

Print and use the Observing Multiple Perspectives worksheet to record how the object looked different every time you changed the angle of it’s position. Be sure to describe the angle you are viewing from, or the way that you changed the shape for each new drawing you make.

* When you are finished, complete the same activity with the Cubits Function.


Observing Multiple Perspectives http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm

1. Draw the front face view of the object you chose or created on 3-D Twirler.

2. Describe this view or change:____________________________________________________________________.







Observing ChangesVisit this website http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/stilllife.htm . Print this slide.

Spend some time exploring the different functions and learn how to create and change still life pictures. Notice how the shadows change when objects are moved; notice how the picture looks different when the lights get brighter or darker.

Create a still life picture.Draw & color it below. Try to draw exactly what you see.

Make one or two changes. Draw the new picture below.

Which picture do you like better? Why?

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/stilllife.htm

Check out these websites for exploring and creating pictures!

http://www.mrpicassohead.com/create.html

The National Gallery of Art, Kids Zonehttp://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/(many links on this page)

http://www.mrpicassohead.com/create.html

http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/

Simple Pop-Up Cards Pop-ups make cards interesting

by adding a 3-D figure. The pop-up figure gets attached to a folded tab inside the card.

1. Print the templates for each pop-up card.

Top-Tab Card TemplateCentral-Tab Card Template

2. Follow the directions for making the two different kinds of pop-up tabs. Directions for Pop-up Cards

Extension:

Click here to see examples of pop-up cards.

http://robertsabuda.com/popmakesimple.asp

These cards have more difficult directions, but you may want

to give them a try!



Directions for Pop-Up CardsTop-Tab Pop-up Card:

1. First, cut out the card template.2. Then, fold the card in half.3. Third, fold down the top corner of the card along the dotted lines.4. Next, unfold the card and refold the tab so it is pushed inside the card.5. Now cut out the Figure box, and fold it in half along the dotted lines. 6. Draw a design or holiday symbol on the box and cut it out.7. Fold it in half so the blank sides touch each other. 8. Glue the design onto the tab inside the card. Make sure that the middle of

the design lines up with the middle of the tab fold.

9. Adjust the tab fold so that the design hides all the way inside the card when it is closed.

10. Finally, color and write in your card!

Central-Tab Pop-up Card:1. First, cut out the card template.2. Then, fold the card in half.3. Third, cut along the solid lines in the middle

of the card. The two parallel lines should be the same length.

4. Next, unfold the card and refold the tab so it is pushed inside the card.5. Now cut out the Figure box. 6. Draw a design or picture inside the box and color it completely. Cut it out.7. When the symbol is ready, apply some glue

to one side of the tab, inside the card. 8. Attach the picture onto the tab, making

sure that you can still fold the card closed without bending the picture.

9. The picture should hide all the way inside the card when it is closed.

10. Finally, color and write in your card!

3-D Gift Boxes

1. Print one of the following gift box patterns to color and fold together. Box 1 & Box 2

2. Color and cut out a box.3. Fold the box and use some tape to secure it.4. Fill the box with candy or a small gift!

Here are some other box shapes to decorate and put together:Cone Box Triangular Prism BoxPyramid Box Rectangular Pyramid BoxRectangular Box Cylinder Box Cube Box

Pop-up Card DesignsPop-ups make cards interesting by

adding a 3-D figure. The pop-up figures are folded and attached inside the card in many ways.

The website link will give you some excellent ideas to make cards of your own!

If you have difficulty with the directions, follow the link below to make a more simple pop-up card. Once you feel comfortable, come back and try something harder!

Simple Pop-up Cards

Click here to see examples and directions for a variety of pop-up cards.


1. Choose one example, and follow the links for step-by-step directions.

2. The website above will give you links to print the templates. You will have to color and cut them out before assembling the pieces.

Printing Tip* COPY AND PASTE the template into a word document and stretch it out to fit the page. Then it will print larger.



Design Your Own Pop-up CardClick here to see examples and directions for a variety of pop-up cards.

http://robertsabuda.com/popmakesimple.asp1. Choose one example, and follow the links for step-by-step directions.2. The website above will give you links to print the templates. You will have to color

and cut them out before assembling the pieces.

3. Use your experiences making some of these cards, to design your own shapes to pop-up and surprise someone!Play around with different shapes, sizes, and positions of pieces to create something unique.

4. Once you have a design that works well, try to make a template for others to print and follow.

5. Be sure to share your template with others to test it.6. If necessary, make changes to your template to make it better, and share it again!

Your friends and classmates will appreciate your ideas!

* If you would like to share your new template to be added onto our *Nonverbal Monthly Activities power point, send a copy to Miss Wilk at Kyrene del Norte! Your teacher can help you to get it to me.


Exploring SpirographsSpirographs are made when lines are connected to the edges of circles in

different ways. These lines are called chords.

1. Follow the link below and see how many different spirographs you can create!

http://www.wordsmith.org/~anu/java/spirograph.html 2. To draw your own spirograph on paper, print the following links and follow

the directions.Spirograph 1 Spirograph 2 Spirograph 3

What makes these graphs different?Which one do you like the best?

3. Now try these; Snowflake Designs.

http://www.wordsmith.org/~anu/java/spirograph.html

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Creating SpirographsSpirographs are made when lines are connected to the edges of a circle in different ways. These

lines are called chords. If you change the space between the end points of each chord, you can create different designs.

1. Follow the link below and see how a spirograph works.http://www.wordsmith.org/~anu/java/spirograph.html 2. For some practice, you can print the Spirograph links # 1, 2, & 3, from the K-2

Exploring Spirographs page. Follow the directions to draw the chords.

Notice how the shorter and longer chords change the design.

3. To create your own designs, print the following template; Spirograph.First, decide how long you will make the chords, by choosing a number of points around the circle

to skip. (Ex. Point 1 to 5 skips to every 4th point.)Then, follow the same skip counting to complete the chords around the circle.

4. For an extra challenge, alternate the chord lengths in the same circle. (Ex. 4th point, 7th point, 4th point, 7th point, etc.)

http://www.wordsmith.org/~anu/java/spirograph.html

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1. You will need a ruler and colored pencils.

2. Decide on a length for each chord. 3. Draw the chords to connect the

points around the circle.Challenges: * Try another design on a separate

sheet.* Overlap different chord patterns with

two colors of pencils.

Spirograph

Symmetrical SnowflakesSnowflakes have a unique quality in nature because they always form around a hexagonal (6-sided) shape. Snowflakes have Symmetry, they are symmetrical. This means that they can be folded in half, along these specific lines, and the two sides will match. Snowflakes also have Rotational Symmetry; which means that you can spin

them around the center point, and the edges will can match up in a different place.

Follow the link to see an example of how to cut out a paper snowflake. http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/

These links will guide you to print a specific design, fold, and cut it out. Once you have some ideas and practice, begin drawing and cutting your own designs on folded paper.

Easy: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/dstredulinsky/kids_patterns.html Medium: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/dstredulinsky/patterns.htmlMore: http://www.marcels-kid-crafts.com/snowflake-pattern.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake

http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/

http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/dstredulinsky/kids_patterns.html

http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/dstredulinsky/patterns.html

http://www.marcels-kid-crafts.com/snowflake-pattern.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake

Sewing a SnowmanThe following project will require these

materials;A dark piece of stiff colored paper or

cardstock.A sewing needleWhite threadA copy of the Snowman Pattern.

1. Begin by gluing the pattern face-up to the back side of the colored paper.

2. Follow the directions on this link; Snowman Directions

It will tell you exactly how to sew the thread between the numbered points around each circle of the snowman.

1. Glue the template to the colored paper, and wait until completely dry.

2. Then thread the white thread through the sewing needle.

3. Hold the paper so that the snowman template faces up.

4. Begin by pushing the threaded needle down through the #1 point, and back up through the #18 point. (See the list to the right).

5. The next row on the direction list says to thread down through #19, and back up through #2.

6. Continue to follow the down – up pattern on the direction list. Cross off each row of directions as you complete each step to help you stay in the right place.

7. If you make a mistake, unthread the last one and try again!

Paper AirplanesPaper airplanes can be made in many different ways with just one sheet of

paper and some scissors. The following website has many different templates for you to print and cut out. Some are easy and others are difficult!

1. Choose a plane design and follow the directions given.

Click on the blue button for the template, And the video button to see how it’s folded!

http://www.funpaperairplanes.com/Plane%20Downloads-EU.html 2. Once you’ve made one airplane. Try to measure how far it can fly! 3. Now choose a different airplane to make. Have a contest! See which one

can fly the furthest! 4. Use this sheet to help you record the distances! Airplane Contest Results

* For more of a challenge, try this site http://www.bestpaperairplanes.com/

http://www.funpaperairplanes.com/Plane%20Downloads-EU.html

http://www.bestpaperairplanes.com/

Airplane Contest!

AirplaneNames

Flight1

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1. Choose 2 or more airplanes to compete. Write the plane names along the left side. 2. Make a starting line for the planes to be thrown from.

3. Put an X next to the plane that flies the furthest! 4. Add up the wins to see which plane flies the best!* If this seems too easy, use the boxes to write the distance each plane flew. You can measure with string, measuring tape, or yard sticks. Use feet and inches, or centimeters.

Cootie CatchersCootie Catchers are made of folded square-

shaped paper, like origami, and then written in to play games. Most people like to write pretend fortunes inside like, “You’re going to make a new friend today!” or “You will be rich and famous someday.” You ask a friend to choose a color, a design, a number, or letter, and that leads them to opening the flap to their fortune!

Follow the first link for templates to print, and game directions.http://www.momsminivan.com/article-cootie-catcher.html

Follow this link to see a video of how it is folded and used.http://www.origamitube.com/play.php?vid=100

http://www.momsminivan.com/article-cootie-catcher.html

http://www.origamitube.com/play.php?vid=100

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cootie_catcher.jpg

Simple OrigamiOrigami is the art of paper-folding. You can make millions of objects to

decorate and play with out of paper. Almost all origami begins with thin sheets of square paper. They may be colored or white. The easiest paper to use is colored on only one side.

You will need some origami paper to get started. If you don’t have origami paper, find some thin printing paper, and fold one corner over to touch the other side and make a triangle. Cut along the red line and unfold to see a perfect square.

Once your paper is ready, click on this website. Find a design that you would like to make and click on the (anime) link to see video directions.

http://www.origami-club.com/en/easy/index.html


The Sonobe CubeThe Sonobe Cube is a more complex origami creation because it combines 6

sheets of specifically folded origami paper. Each piece becomes one face of the cube.

1. Follow these links to see the directions. You must click on each slide to see the next step.

http://origamisan.org/en/351/sonobe-cube http://www.origamee.net/diagrams/narong3.pdf

http://roberttgasperson.com/articleblog/2007/08/20/how-to-fold-origami-how-to-make-the-sonobe-cube/

2. Once you have learned to make one cube, try to combine the cubes to make

towers. Do this by unfolding two opposite tabs and sliding them into the side of another sonobe cube. See Sonobe Soma

3. If you’re really feeling confident, follow this link to some variations of the sonobe cube. You can use the same basic piece to create several polyhedrons.

https://www.akpeters.com/previews/Mukerji_Excerpt.pdf

If you’d like to practice your paper folding with some simpler projects, follow this link to find videos and directions.


http://origamisan.org/en/351/sonobe-cube

http://www.origamee.net/diagrams/narong3.pdf





https://www.akpeters.com/previews/Mukerji_Excerpt.pdf


Soma puzzles have particular pieces that are made of several cubes stuck together in 7 specific configurations. The 7 pieces are combined in different ways to make structures. You can use the sonobe cubes to make these puzzle pieces, or your own buildings.

See more!

Now that you have the 7 pieces you need, securely glues and dried, you are ready for the puzzles!

Combine the seven pieces to see if you can figure out how to make these structures!

Good Luck!

Exploring Mazes & PuzzlesClick the links below to see

mazes that you can print and solve.

Printable MazesInteractive Mazes

Create a Maze

Follow these links to solve mazes and puzzles online.

Tangram PuzzlesTetris

3-5-7 MatchesPentominoes

Rush HourSudoku

Sliding PuzzlesJigsaw PuzzlesMagic Squares

http://www.printactivities.com/Mazes.html

http://www.theweatherchannelkids.com/weather-games/games-and-interactive/mazes/

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/AdvMazeSetupForm.asp

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/area/tangram.html

http://www.mathgym.com.au/htdocs/logarc.htm

http://www.mathgym.com.au/htdocs/japplets/matches/matches357.htm

http://www.enchantedmind.com/puzzles/pentamino/pentamino.html

http://www.gamequarium.com/rush.html

http://gamequarium.com/sudoku.html

http://gamequarium.com/slide.html

http://gamequarium.com/jigsaw.html

http://sakharov.net/puzzle/digit.html?SRC=sakharov

Create a PuzzleThere are many versions of picture puzzles. The most

common ones are Jigsaw puzzles where a specific picture is divided into odd-shaped pieces. Click on this Jigsaw Puzzle Template to draw your own!

This month you can learn to make a Square puzzle that is even more tricky because there won’t be one picture, but a scattered group of similar objects to match up.

Notice the square pieces to the right. The animals along the sides that touch have to match. The extra animals make the puzzle more confusing! You can even draw the objects over-lapping the lines! See Examples

Below there are two templates for creating square puzzles with and without a frame. The puzzle with a frame is easier to solve!

Framed Square Puzzle Square Puzzle

Jigsaw Puzzle TemplateDraw and color a picture. Then cut it apart on the lines.

Square Puzzle ExamplesFramed Unframed

Framed Square Puzzle TemplateDraw a complete puzzle. Then cut it apart on the lines.

Square Puzzle TemplateDraw a complete puzzle. Then cut it apart on the lines.

Design a MazeThere are several examples of mazes that can be found online. The links

below will lead you to these examples, and the ‘Maze Maker’ website will allow you to select your own characteristics.

Printable Mazes Interactive Mazes Maze Maker

To draw a maze that’s all your own, follow these steps:1. On paper, draw an outline in any shape you want.2. Mark the beginning and ending locations. Use a pencil to lightly draw

the path that will show the answer to the maze.3. Now build the walls of your maze around the pencil path. Make sure

there will only be one path that leads from beginning to end if you want it that way!

4. Gently erase the answer path and darken the wall lines with colored pencils or markers. Add decorations. See Example

5. Give it to a friend to solve! Click here to print some Graph Paper for your drawing!

http://www.printactivities.com/Mazes.html

http://www.theweatherchannelkids.com/weather-games/games-and-interactive/mazes/

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/AdvMazeSetupForm.asp

Example:1. Draw an outline.2. Mark the

beginning and the ending.

3. Draw the path.4. Build the walls

around the path.

Celtic Knot ConstructionCeltic knots are a unique type of design that was developed in the

area of Ireland. The knots are characterized by long continuous ribbons that are weaved in and out of each other creating different shapes and symbols. Many people believe that these symbols represent something, like eternity, or infinity; but many of them are simply decorative.

The websites below will show you various examples of Celtic knots and give some directions for drawing your own. Dot Grid Paper

Dot-Grid Border Method Other Methods for Drawing Celtic Knots

Follow this link to see some examples of the different shapes you can design using the grid-dot-border method.

http://www.triskelle.eu/siamsa/knotstutorial01.php?index=120.020

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/knots/index.htm

Visualization on Paper“He didn’t know an inch from a mile; he was a child, so I couldn’t tell him that he had a

ten foot, or two foot putt. He wouldn’t know the difference. Instead I taught Tiger to putt to a picture. I taught him to look at the hole until you get a clear picture of it and how to hit the putt.”

Inspirational teaching. To this day, thirty years later, when he is having trouble making putts Tiger Woods

works on the visualization techniques taught to him by his father. Putting to a picture, in my mind, is the first main reason why Tiger was able to sink pressure putts over the years. Tiger uses the power of visualization to focus his mind on a small precise target. http://www.puttlikeatourpro.com/44/

http://www.puttlikeatourpro.com/44/

Visualization & Goal Setting“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to

live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” – Henry David Thoreau

Setting goals for yourself and visualizing yourself succeeding in each necessary step along the way, can help you to achieve success!

An excerpt from the article in Golf Digest January 2008.

As Steve Williams, Tiger's caddie describes it: "I'll tell you 100 percent what happened," says Williams. "Tiger came back from Carnoustie, and instead of spending hours on the practice field, he just tried to picture how he wanted to swing the club. He used what Hank was telling him to do - which he had been having quite a bit of difficulty putting into practice - and went about getting swing thoughts organized and the right mental picture. He came to Firestone having done little actual practice, but from that point on, he had a mental image of himself that he was able to relate to the movement of his body

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