This document discusses symmetrical patterns and mirror images. It presents two pegboards separated by a mirror line to demonstrate symmetry. Several patterns are shown along with their mirror images, challenging the reader to color in the reflections. Feedback is provided when the reader attempts the patterns, becoming more difficult. Finally, the reader is encouraged to try making symmetrical patterns with a partner.

1. Symmetrical Patterns

2. Here are two pegboards.
They have a mirror line between them.
Pegs Mirror line

3. Here is a symmetrical pattern!

4. Here is another symmetrical pattern!
These patterns are the mirror image of each other!

5. Can you colour in the
mirror image of this pattern?
Another word for mirror image is reflection!

6. Does it look like this?
Well Done!

7. Try this one!
It’s getting trickier!

8. Is this correct?
No!

9. What about now?
Yes!

10. Try this one on your own!

11. Well Done!

12. Now it’s time for you to
try it with your partner!
Have fun!