Tessellations: The Art of Patterns That Fit Just Right

Have you ever noticed how a honeycomb, a tiled floor, or a turtle shell seems to fit together perfectly, like an endless puzzle? That’s a tessellation! It’s a repeating pattern made up of shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps. If you ask me, they make for one of the most fascinating art projects your kids will ever create.

I still have a vivid memory of creating tessellations in art class when I was an elementary school student. My mom framed my art, and I felt so accomplished.

Tessellations aren’t just fun to look at... they’re a brilliant mix of math and art. Kids get to explore geometry, symmetry, and spatial reasoning, all while designing something totally creative. It’s one of those lessons where you can see their lightbulbs go off 💡 “Wait, I made a repeating pattern with my own shape?!”

In our Hello Homeschool Art Family Art Club, we take tessellations from “cool concept” to “hands-on masterpiece.” Kids learn how to design their own interlocking shape (using a little cutting magic), then trace and color it to fill the page. It’s the perfect mix of creativity and logic! Plus, it secretly builds patience and problem-solving skills as they figure out how everything fits together.

And let’s be honest - there’s something really satisfying about watching a page fill up with perfect little patterns. It’s mesmerizing!

If your kids love puzzles, patterns, or a good creative challenge, this project will absolutely hook them. And if you’re a homeschool parent looking for ways to sneak a little math into art time… tessellations are your new best friend.

✨ You’ll find the full Tessellation Video Lesson waiting for you inside the Family Art Club, along with dozens of other projects that help kids grow in creative thinking, confidence, and joy.

Would you try a tessellation activity for homeschool?