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🏗️ Area Builder

Discover area and perimeter with hands-on building

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🎯 Learning Objectives

  • Understand area and perimeter concepts
  • Build shapes with specific measurements
  • Explore relationship between area and perimeter
  • Practice spatial reasoning skills

🎮 How to Play

  • Drag colored squares to build shapes
  • Try the Explore screen for free building
  • Use Game screen for specific challenges
  • Watch area and perimeter calculations

🌟 Tips for Success

  • Start with simple rectangular shapes
  • Notice how area and perimeter change
  • Try building the same area different ways
  • Use the grid to help organize shapes

📊 Grade Level

  • Perfect for Grades 3-5
  • Area and perimeter focus
  • Research-based learning
  • University of Colorado Boulder
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