Fun With Geometry: Introduction to Calculating Area of Rectangles and Triangles

During this class, children will learn how to calculate the area of a rectangle and how to write this using algebra rules. We will discuss much geometry vocabulary and children will have opportunities to share what they know by drawing on the screen. Using their understanding of finding the area of a rectangle (by measuring base and height and multiplying them together) I'll introduce the 'magic trick' of how to see how easy it is to calculate the area of a triangle.
Children will need to have drawn and cut out some rectangles on paper or thin card, a ruler, pencil / pen and scissors.
As the teacher, I will guide your child so that they will be able to join in the "trick" to see how it works with different sizes of rectangles. Together we will write some algebra formulas of how to find the area of a right-angled triangle.
My side-kick Boris is very patient and children love learning with Boris and the characters he creates. (See image of Boris!)
The class will involve lots of shape vocabulary which they may like to explore further (or join a future class with me) and design their own shape characters. I am happy to set up addition classes for your child to develop themes covered which they may like to work on more such as properties of shapes, pattern making and art with shapes, creating characters and naming shapes.