How to Make a Tangram Tree
Some tangram puzzles can be quite complex, requiring a refined sense of proportion. For children in elementary school, simple tangram puzzles requiring only a square and triangles can help teach spatial awareness and the relationship between different shapes. One such puzzle, the tangram tree, calls for only four of the seven tans, or pieces. Successful completion of the puzzle depends upon the ability to distinguish between the three different sizes of triangles.
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Instructions
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Separate the square, the medium triangle, one large triangle and one small triangle from the set. You will not need to use the parallelogram, the other large triangle or the other small triangle.
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Place the square at the bottom of your working area. This will be the tree trunk
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Position the large triangle so that the longest side -- the hypotenuse -- rests on top of the square. Then, place the hypotenuse of the medium triangle on top of the large triangle's point. Finish off the tree by placing the hypotenuse of the small triangle on top of the medium triangle.
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Tips & Warnings
To help young children solve this puzzle, complete it yourself and trace the finished product onto a sheet of paper. Remove your pieces and have the children place the pieces within the outline.
