This week in Year 2, we’ve been learning all about symmetry — and what an exciting topic it’s been!
What Is Symmetry?
We discovered that symmetry is when something looks the same on both sides — like a perfect match! We talked about the line of symmetry, which is an invisible line you can draw down the middle of a shape or picture to see if both sides are the same.
What Did We Do?
🟠 Folding Fun – We folded shapes in half to see if the sides matched. If they did, they were symmetrical!
🔵 Mirror Magic – We used little mirrors to check if letters, shapes, and pictures were the same on both sides. It felt like magic!
🟢 Sorting Shapes – We sorted shapes into symmetrical and asymmetrical groups (asymmetrical means the sides are not the same).
We even looked at our faces in a mirror and asked: Are our faces symmetrical? We found out that most faces are almost symmetrical, but not perfectly — and that’s what makes each of us unique!
🏡 Try These Symmetry Activities at Home!
Here are 3 fun symmetry ideas you can do at home with your grown-ups:
1. Symmetry Drawing
Fold a piece of paper in half and draw half a heart, butterfly, or monster on one side. Then unfold it and try to draw the matching half! Can you make it symmetrical?
2. Mirror Explorer
Use a small mirror and hold it up to letters, numbers, or shapes around the house. Does the mirror show a symmetrical shape? Try it with kitchen objects or your toys too!
3. Face Symmetry Challenge
Look in the mirror and draw a picture of your face. Then fold it down the middle — are both sides the same? Ask someone to take a photo and fold it in half for a fun comparison!
