Shapegrams

Chill out with a new digital art challenge! The Ice Skate Zipper is a chance for students to “snowcase” their skills by layering shapes in some unexpected ways. The Google Slides template has a chart with advICE about which shapes to use.

Drawing of a light gray ice skate with blue laces

Level = Growing Green
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A chord shape is an oval with a missing segment. In Google Slides, you can move two adjustment handles to change the size and position of the missing segment, controlling the angle and extent of the cutout.

Can you spot the two chord shapes in the ice skate picture? After you think you’ve noticed the chords, click here to view a Google Slides presentation that highlights the two shapes on Slide 2. Feel free to use the slides with your students.

Screenshot of a slide showing the ice skate picture. It says, "Can you spot the two chord shapes in the ice skate picture?"


Winter Holidays

We've got "winterful" Shapegrams perfect for the season!

The Steam Locomotive, Gingerbread Person, Fireplace, and Gingerbead House Lessons each include tutorial videos to guide students step by step.

For quicker projects, check out the Candle, Wreath, Yeti, and Gift Zippers, which come with helpful drawing tips.

Whether you choose a Lesson or a Zipper, be sure to match it to your students’ skill levels. Beginning Blue Shapegrams are simpler, while Outstanding Orange Shapegrams are designed for those with a lot of Shapegrams experience.

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Teasers and Treasures

On Bluesky (shapegrams.bsky.social), I share posts that tease new Shapegrams and highlight existing Lessons and Zippers. With 68 Lessons and 50 Zippers in the Shapegrams library, it’s helpful to have periodic reminders of what’s available.


Happy Holidays,
Tony

Comic with Tony standing outside a house with a wreath on the door. He’s talking to a fish. He says, “Oh? So what kind of wreaths do fish hang on their doors?” The fish replies, “Coral wreaths.