Symmetry - Reflective

Reflective symmetry is when one half of an object is a mirror image of the opposite half. The line of symmetry can be vertical, horizontal or at any angle in between!

For this project we used white watercolor paper, water based markers, water and a paint brush.

We folded the paper in half, open the fold and refold in the opposite direction (this makes the ending step a little easier). Place the paper fold side toward the children. Using the watercolor markers have the children draw a picture or design.

Then unfold the paper with the drawing facing up and using the paint brush, paint the water on the blank bottom half of the paper.

Then fold the top half of the paper with the drawing down over the wet half and press/rub together. Carefully open the paper to reveal the reflective pattern!