What designs will you make on your geoboard?

Materials:

• Geoboards

• Rubber bands (various colors)

• Shapes / Design cards (optional)

Instructions:

• Invite children to explore geoboards and rubber bands.

• Encourage them to create shapes or designs.

• Talk about colors, sides, and patterns they notice.

• Let children describe or compare their designs.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What shapes do you see on your geoboard?

• What colors did you use?

• How many rubber bands did you use?

• What happens if you stretch the rubber band more?

• What will you make next?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• Why did you choose that shape or pattern?

• How many sides does your shape have?

• What new shape appears when you add another band?

• How could you make it bigger or smaller?

• What story can your design tell?