Math Magic Time!

How Do We Find Perimeter? 🤔

First comes length, then comes width… Add them up and make it flip! 🔄

To find the perimeter:

1. Measure each side of the shape.
2. Add all the sides together. (Adding means putting numbers together to get a bigger number!) 🧮
3. That’s it! You’ve got the perimeter!

Perimeter means adding all sides. Adding all sides gives us the total! 🎉

Let’s Try an Example! 🏠

Imagine we have a rectangle:

• The length is 5 steps.
• The width is 3 steps.

Now let’s add all the sides:

5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16 steps!

So, the perimeter of this rectangle is 16 steps. Walking around it feels like taking 16 big strides! 👣

Tips for Superhero Parents! 💡

Teaching kids about perimeter can be fun! Here are some ideas:

• Use everyday objects like tables, books, or picture frames to measure their perimeters with string or rulers.
• Make it a game: Who can find the longest perimeter in the house?
• Draw shapes on paper and count the squares along the edges to practice.

Remember, repetition helps little brains grow stronger. Repeat, repeat, repeat! 🌱