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“I love building, but I hate math.” — Anna, 7 years old

How many kids do you know who love designing structures and assembling toys, but when it comes to activities like folding geometric nets or finding surface area, they tend to lose that spark?

It’s no wonder that math and creativity seem so separate. Traditionally characterized by worksheets and equations, math / geometry are often seen as uncreative. They aren't thought of as hands-on or play-oriented, yet geometry is an integral part of math education starting in as early as first grade (Common Core). So why don’t we see more construction kits or maker sets for geometry like we see for science or engineering?

Cue Buildagram!

We created Buildagram as an answer to the question: “How can we bridge geometry with creativity?” By playing with the angles and polygons of Buildagram, kids will develop a stronger grasp of shapes and spatial relationships. They will develop positive feelings about math and boost their creative confidence — all without sacrificing fun or creativity.

What do learners think?

2nd grader

This animal-loving second-grader constructed an entire zoo using Buildagram pieces! Above are just some of the animals that she created, including an elephant, giraffe, and lion. At the end of the day, she can always take apart these animals and create new ones for the next zoo.

Pre-schooler

While two- to three-dimensional relations were still a bit complex for this pre-schooler, she still enjoyed experimenting with the pieces and finding new ways to connect them! At this age, Buildagram helps in developing motor skills and early spatial reasoning.

Educators

These teachers from Jamaica loved how engaging Buildagram was. Seeing potential beyond just geometry, they even envisioned applying Buildagram to their lessons about circuitry and anatomy — they liked Buildagram so much that they ended up taking a set home!