Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Rectangle Pattern Challenges
Students use rectangles to explore patterns. Once they understand the concept, students can create their own patterns for others to explore.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Making Patterns
Explore the literature connections, online activity, pencil and paper activity, and the manipulative investigation of patterns and geometric shapes on this page!
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Shapes Cluster
A book, activities and experiments about the world of shapes.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: 2 D and 3 D Shapes
Here is a huge collection of teacher resources for teaching 2-D and 3-D shapes. Includes smartboard and PowerPoint presentations, as well as worksheets and helpful hints.
Other
Teach Net: Brain Binders
Brain binders are great teacher sources for problem solving and critical thinking with geometry. Students fold sheets of paper to create solid colors on each side. Various levels are included starting with two folds through five folds.
Other
Kinderweb: Educational Children's Games
Use this site to practice identifying shapes, colors, and animals with these interactive games.