Fun with Figures

             Active learning methods place students at the center of the educational process. In the context of geometry, this means encouraging them to manipulate objects, explore, build, represent, and reflect. Engaging with geometric properties through hands-on activities allows students to internalize concepts more effectively by making abstract ideas concrete and accessible. Using physical materials not only enhances spatial understanding, but also fosters deeper connections between shapes, relationships, and reasoning. As Zabala (2007) points out, meaningful learning is strengthened when students are given opportunities to manipulate, experiment, and apply content in contexts that are familiar and motivating. This academic year I have done my second practicum, which focused on the topic of geometry and was oriented to the first grade of primary school. In this post, I will share some hands-on examples of how to explore these concepts in the...

Why teach geometry in primary schools? Geometry is more than just a collection of shapes; it is a way of seeing, analyzing, and understanding the world around us. However, in many classrooms, geometry is still taught through definitions, formulas, and repetitive exercises, often disconnected from students’ real lives. That’s why it's important to rethink how we teach it. Using active, visual, and hands-on methods can turn learning into a meaningful, engaging, and lasting experience. Geometry builds logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and abstraction skills. By working with shapes, proportions, symmetry, and spatial movements, students do not just learn math, they learn how to reason, plan, and solve problems. These skills are essential not only in subjects like science, art, technology, and architecture, but also in everyday life. There are many effective and creative ways to teach geometry in the classroom. It is a subject full of potential, and when approached with manipulatives...

Hello! I’m Lucía Ramírez Salas, student of the Double Degree in Primary Education and English Studies at the University of Málaga and creator of this blog. In my first post I would like to talk about my expectations of this subject, as well as introduce myself so you can get to know me a little better. I am an outgoing, creative, active and hardworking girl. I like to make the most of my free time and I spend it doing things that make me feel fulfilled, such as sports. I play paddle tennis and volleyball. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends. Regarding to the subject, I hope to acquire useful knowledge that I can later use to teach in schools. To do so, I want to learn about new work tools and I am confident that this blog is the perfect way to promote them and make them known among us.