Tangrams
Tangrams are a classic, ancient puzzle. The tangrams are seven simple geometric shapes: there
are 2 large triangles, 1 medium triangle, 2 small triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram.
Click here for a set you can print and cut out.
The fun comes from trying to arrange them into patterns and pictures. For starters, you may want
to try to use the seven tangrams to build one large square, one large right triangle,
two smaller squares, and other geometric shapes. Also be sure to try creating the pictures
below!
Bridge Pipe Rabbit Runner 
Candle Another Candle Cat Bird 
Hexagon Another Hexagon Another Bird One More Bird
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Tangrams are a classic, ancient puzzle. The tangrams are seven simple geometric shapes: there
are 2 large triangles, 1 medium triangle, 2 small triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram.
Click here for a set you can print and cut out.
The fun comes from trying to arrange them into patterns and pictures. For starters, you may want
to try to use the seven tangrams to build one large square, one large right triangle,
two smaller squares, and other geometric shapes. Also be sure to try creating the pictures
below!
