Kowhaiwhai patterns

This week we have been making kowhaiwhai patterns, for our math about line symmetry.
We first fold our template paper in half.
Next, we draw half of our template.
Then, we turn the paper over, push it on the the window and trace the lines used for the other half.
Soon, we unfold the paper, and glue it onto a piece of card.
later, we cut out our shape n the card. We have now made our template.


The fun part now begins!  We trace the template on a bigger strip of paper in different ways.
Here are some of our patterns:


These kowhaiwhai patterns have either been reflected, translated or rotated. Some of these patterns show stories. The one above me (made by Kayla) means all of Kayla's whanau. Each end represents a family member of hers. The colours we have used are white, red and black.