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7 Engaging Math Art Projects for Kids to Learn Geometry

Mathematics doesn’t have to be all about numbers and equations—why not make learning math exciting by combining geometry and art? By using creative projects, kids can explore geometry and art concepts, shapes, and even fractions while crafting! These math art projects are perfect for sparking your child's imagination, making learning easy, and showing them how geometry and art work together beautifully. From simple math projects for beginners to more advanced geometry crafts, these activities offer a fun and hands-on way to teach math concepts through art!

 

1. Maths Craft Activity of Addition of 2 Digit Numbers by Using Candy Sticks

Math can be a fun adventure with a little creativity! This is one of the simplest math projects, ideal for introducing young kids to the concept of addition using candy sticks.

Materials Needed:

  • Candy sticks

  • Jute cords

  • Paper

  • Green and blue chart papers

  • Fevicol Ele

Steps: Start by sticking a blue band on an A4 green chart paper to create the sky. Next, crumple white paper into clouds and arrange them on the paper. Cut candy sticks into halves, then place them horizontally to form fences. Bundle jute cords to create hay for the farm. Once everything is in place, use this craft to practice adding two-digit numbers by assigning values to the different elements in the scene.

Tip: Enhance this craft by turning the fences and hay into visual number patterns to help kids recognise sums through the scenery.

Want to get started with this fun farm addition craft? Click here to see the steps in more detail.

 

2. Addition & Subtraction Paper Craft Maths Activity

This pyramid-shaped activity is an exciting example of geometry crafts, allowing kids to explore addition and subtraction creatively.

Materials Needed:

  • Fevicol MR

  • Scissors

  • 2 chart papers

  • Empty toilet paper roll

  • Cutter

Steps: On yellow chart paper, draw and cut out pyramid shapes of different sizes. Stick them together to form a pyramid structure. Attach the largest pyramid to an empty toilet roll to create a 3D effect. The finished pyramid tree can be used to practice addition and subtraction by labelling each face with numbers or equations.

Tip: You can increase the difficulty by writing equations on each face of the pyramids and asking your child to solve them.

Excited to build your subtraction pyramid? Click here to see the steps in more detail.

 

3. Solid Shapes Maths Paper Craft Activity

In this activity, kids will learn about solid shapes in geometry while creating their own 3D geometric structures.

Materials Needed:

  • Fevicol MR

  • Colourful sheets

  • Pencil

  • Scissors

Steps: Start by tracing and cutting out triangle shapes from colourful sheets. Stick the edges of each triangle together to form 3D shapes. You can repeat the process with squares and rectangles to make different solid shapes, turning this into a hands-on geometry craft project.

Tip: To make the activity even more fun, paint each shape a different colour, label them with their names, and explore how geometry and art intersect in these creations.

Ready to explore 3D shapes with paper? Click here to see the steps in more detail.

 

4. Identify 3D Shapes and Count the Edges Maths Craft With Clay

This clay-based craft will help kids understand 3D shapes and their properties, such as faces and edges.

Materials Needed:

  • Felt pen

  • Pencil

  • Toothpick

  • 3 strips of colourful paper

  • Quilling strips

  • Rangeela Moulding Dough

  • Fevicol MR

Steps: Create grids by sticking colourful quilling strips to paper. Mold the Rangeela Moulding Dough into various 3D shapes like spheres, cones, and cubes. Write the number of faces and edges on the shapes using a toothpick, then let everything dry. This project is among the best simple math projects for learning about the different types of solid shapes!

Tip: After finishing the shapes, you can create a 'shape museum' to highlight the connection between geometry and art while your child counts the edges and faces.

Let’s dive into the world of 3D shapes! Click here to see the steps in more detail.

 

5. Greater Than or Lesser Than Maths Paper Activity for Kids

This fun activity helps kids understand comparison using the “greater than” and “lesser than” symbols by creating bird-shaped figures.

Materials Needed:

  • Foam sheets

  • Pencil

  • Scissors

  • Fevicol A+

  • Pipe cleaners

Steps: Cut bird shapes out of foam sheets and stick them together. Add googly eyes and pipe cleaners to create fun details. This activity stands out among math art projects, helping kids grasp the concepts of greater than and lesser than through a creative comparison.

Tip: You can enhance this activity by using the birds to represent numbers and comparing them to form simple equations.

Ready to compare your bird creations? Click here to see the steps in more detail.

 

6. Addition of Fractions Paper Craft Maths Activity

Help kids understand fractions through a colourful geometry craft that introduces the concept of adding fractions!

Materials Needed:

  • Pencil

  • Scissors

  • Chart paper

  • Rangeela Tempera Colours

  • Fevicryl 3D Outliner

  • Fevicryl Ele

Steps: Cut quilling strips into equal pieces and paint them with Rangeela Tempera Colours to represent different fractions. Stick the strips onto chart paper and outline the fractions with Fevicryl 3D Outliner. This visual approach to fractions makes the concept much easier for kids to grasp.

Tip: Use this project to show how different fractions can be combined to make a whole, making it a standout in math art projects.

Let’s get started with fractions! Click here to see the steps in more detail.

 

7. Place Value Activity Up to 8 Digits: Creative Maths Paper Craft

This activity is ideal for helping kids understand place values up to 8 digits while creating colourful reference charts.

Materials Needed:

  • Pencil

  • Scissors

  • Chart papers

  • Quilling strips

  • Fevicryl 3D Outliner

  • Rangeela Tempera Colours

  • Fevicol Ele

Steps: Draw a table for place values on chart paper, labelling the columns from units to thousands. Use quilling strips to outline each row and column. Paint the columns with different colours and write digits in circles, then outline them with Fevicryl 3D Outliner. This craft turns place value into a visual, interactive activity!

Tip: Enhance this activity by letting your child create their numbers within the place value chart, making it a personalised learning tool.

Excited to master place values up to 8 digits? Click here to see the steps in more detail.

 

And it’s a Wrap!

These math art projects are not only fun but also educational! By starting with simple math projects, kids can easily grasp challenging math concepts like geometry, fractions, and place value. The process of crafting shapes, numbers, and patterns will help them connect abstract math concepts to tangible objects, showcasing the beauty of geometry and art. So, why not make math exciting and artistic? Encourage your kids to dive into these math art projects and watch them develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime!