Homemade Geoboards

C and I had fun planning this learning playdate to make geoboards. While the kids were at school, we collected our supplies. It was funny having the two of us trying to decide what type and thickness of wood to get. We spent at least 10 minutes on the nail aisle debating which nails would be best. Neither one of us is what you would call "handy".

We chose to make geoboards this week to bring in a bit of math to our learning playdate. First, everyone had to measure and mark where to place their nails.

Next, it was Hammer Time! 

Oops, had to pull out a crooked nail.

Big Sis wore the Bob the Builder hat.

Then, it was time to use the geoboards with rubberbands to make some shapes.

B's board

Boogs' board

E's board

We talked about and named most of the shapes Boogs made on his board.

I made one, too.

The kids were very engaged in this project. It took quite a bit of time to hammer in all of those nails. When they were finished they asked if they could use the safety goggles for a project of their own. They wanted to protect their eyes while burying each other in pebbles.

Boogs and I are going to use our geoboards at home to practice making and naming shapes.