Thursday, March 10, 2011

Grapes Geometry, 2D-3D Shapes



When I saw marshmallow and toothpick construction post @Pink and Green Mama Blog, my head was running with ideas on how to make shapes with something similar to marshmallows but not marshmallows. I have not given CJ marshmallows. She has a sweet tooth and I didn't want to add marshmallows to the list. So We made geometric shapes, 2D and 3D, using toothpicks and grapes as connectors.

All you need is grapes and toothpicks



This activity may be messy so I just covered the table with a plastic sheet(Generally I use a clean, fresh trash bag as plastic sheet)

I showed CJ how to attach the grapes and toothpicks. With little help she created a triangular pyramid.


After that she started playing around!

Cube






Twinkle, Twinkle Grape Star!




Make an Grape Star using tooth pick and grapes

Diamond




Shapes, Shapes and Shapes!


After all the shape fun, CJ wanted to create some alphabets. She would say an alphabet and I helped her creating them. Here's our Alphabet tray!

Use Grapes & Tooth Picks to make Alphabet shapes

Watermelon cubes, pineapple cubes or for less messy version raisins can be used as connectors.

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20 comments:

  1. RedTedArtMarch 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Wow!! What a fun and clever idea!! I will have to remember this for when my children are learning geometry in school - this will be great fun and a lot of help!!!

    Thank you so much for linking up to Kids Get Crafty - it wonderful to see you there!

    Maggy

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  2. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    We've done this with marshmallows, but I think grapes are a much better choice! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    I'd love to have you link up to my For the Kids Friday Link Party! Stop on by!!

    :)rachel from SunScholars.blogspot.com

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  3. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Love it! Really neat idea!

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  4. Elle Belles BowsMarch 13, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I love the grape idea! Thanks for sharing it!

    Kerri

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  5. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks for sharing at the For the Kids Friday Link Party! I look forward to having you back this Friday!

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  6. Cathy @ NurtureStoreMarch 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I love, love, love this idea! Thanks for sharing it with the Play Academy - I'm adding it to our 'To Play' list :)

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  7. vijiMarch 16, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Wow
    great idea.
    viji

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  8. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    i liked all of the posts you shared but this was my favorite, thx for sharing w/ the play academy!!

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  9. I Am RacheleJune 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I've seen marshmallows but grapes are so much healthier! Thanks for sharing on It's Playtime

    Rachele @ Messy Kids

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  10. ShareandRememberJuly 13, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    How smart! Great idea!

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  11. Rashmie @ MommyLabsJuly 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    What a brilliant idea, Esther! Health, play and learning all rolled into one. We have to, have to do this!

    On another note, I linked up your Caterpillar stamping art in my today's post about stamping ideas. Do come over to have a look... :)

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  12. Jamie @ hands on : as we growJuly 14, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    LOVE the grapes idea! Also thought the same thing about marshmallows - at least these would be good if they ended up in their mouth! GREAT substitute!

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  13. Deceptively EducationalJuly 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Stopping over from the It's Playtime linky. Thanks for sharing! My son will LOVE this!

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  14. Kristin@Sense of WonderJuly 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Grapes are such a good idea!

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  15. Jamie @ hands on : as we growJuly 21, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    I love this idea -- so I had to feature it this week with some other fine motor activities on It's Playtime! Thanks for coming each week to play!

    Jamie

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  16. Mom to 2 Posh Lil DivasJuly 24, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Esther - I did this using marshmallows in the classroom & the students always LOVE it. I like the idea of using grapes though - a perfect healthy treat to snack on after you are all done!

    Would love to see you link up t this week's Sunday Showcase - http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/2011/07/sunday-showcase-kid-friendly-linky.html

    Bernadette

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  17. Gregory TuckerJuly 27, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Hi Esther.

    Great Blog! I discovered your blog today and came upon the Grapes Geometry, 2D-3D Shapes page. I have a math games website geared towards kids from preschool up through high school.

    This page would be helpful for my visitors. My site provides free math resources for students, parents,. and teachers. I was wondering if I might feature you and this particular activity on the website. You'll find it at www.learn-with-math-games.com

    Keep up the good work,

    Greg

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  18. Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin TreeJuly 30, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love the idea of using grapes! Yum!

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  19. LishaMarch 11, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Brilliant and health-friendly teaching/learning idea - hope to use with my 2.8 year old and my 8 year old in learning shapes and also share on my parenting page at www.facebook.com/ConsciousParentingApproach - inviting you and your fans to come check us out and say Hello to us too! See you there!! :-)

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  20. RVMAWMAWApril 15, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Awesome idea. Can't wait to try it with my twin grandkids!

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