Winter Snowflakes

Winter Snowflakes is a Grade 4 geometry craft that uses paper folding to explore six-sided symmetry and 60-degree angles. Students fold a circular sheet into thirds, cut patterns along the folded edges, and open the paper to reveal a six-sided snowflake. The construction makes the repeating geometry visible in a familiar winter design.

Use it as a whole-class art-and-math activity when students are studying symmetry, angles, or regular six-part designs. Comparing finished snowflakes can prompt discussion about why the folds create repeated sections even though every cut pattern is different. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Winter Snowflakes. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.