Math Magic Time!

How Do We Compare Them? 🤔

First comes area, then comes perimeter. To compare them step by step:

1. Find the area of each figure. Multiply length × width for rectangles or count squares for irregular shapes.
2. Next, find the perimeter. Add up all the sides of the shape. One side, two sides, three sides... keep going until you’ve got them all!
3. Now compare! Is one figure bigger on the inside (area) but smaller on the outside (perimeter)?

Let’s Try an Example! 🧮

Imagine we have two gardens:

• Garden A is a rectangle with a length of 5 meters and a width of 3 meters.
• Garden B is a square with each side measuring 4 meters.

Step 1: Find the area.
- Garden A: 5 × 3 = 15 square meters.
- Garden B: 4 × 4 = 16 square meters.

Step 2: Find the perimeter.
- Garden A: 5 + 5 + 3 + 3 = 16 meters.
- Garden B: 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16 meters.

Step 3: Compare!
- Garden A has less area but the same perimeter as Garden B. So even though they look different, their fences are the same size!

Tips for Superhero Parents 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

- Use real-life objects like rugs, tables, or picture frames to explain area and perimeter.
- Draw shapes on graph paper so kids can count squares easily.
- Make it fun! Sing songs about "fences" (perimeter) and "grass" (area).