Fibonacci Art and Math Kit

Fibonacci Art and Math Kit

Lesson Intentions: This kit will guide your child/student in understanding the Fibonacci number sequence and how it has been discovered in nature and can be applied to art and math. There is an art activity with a couple follow up math Fibonacci sequencing worksheets to help your child/student have a hands-on experience to fully grasp the understanding of Fibonacci’s findings.

Kit Includes: Illustrated lesson plan; “Blockhead, the Life of Fibonacci” hard back book, by Joseph D’Agnese; 25 1 x 1-inch wooden squares; paper ramekin to hold wooden squares; 2 pieces of 18 x 24-inch paper (this will come rolled, you can place some books on it to smooth it out before you begin); 3 follow up worksheets; a seashell to study; a ruler; a box of 8 crayons; a packet of sunflower seeds; a pencil; a pencil sharpener; and an answer key.

Group Kit Option: A group kit covers supplies for 8 children and includes a "Blockhead, the Life of Fibonacci" book, an illustrated lesson plan and answer key, follow up papers for 8 students, 8 -18 x 24 inch papers, 4 sets of 25 wooden squares (2 children share 1), 4 paper ramekins, 8 seed packets, 4 rulers, 4 sets of crayons, 4 pencil sharpeners, 8 shells, 4 pencil sharpeners, and 8 pencils. Choose from the drop-down menu.

Creator: Lesson Plan and follow up work prepared by: Caroline Moulsdale, Owner and Lead Educational Consultant of ABC Crate, with Credentials in Early Childhood Education (Preschool and Kindergarten) from CMTE/NY, 2001; Elementary Education I (grades 1^st to 3^rd) and II (grades 4^th to 6^th) from Delaware Institute for Montessori Education, 2015; BS from The University of Delaware; Lead Teacher in Montessori Education for 18 years, and Parent Education Director for 8 years.