Ruler and compass constructions means practising the idea at the table with counters or paper models and one clear check. We will demo once, then your child tries.

Materials: Paper shapes or a ruler and pencil; Shape or angle name cards. 1. Say the goal of Ruler and compass constructions in plain words once. 2. Adult traces or shows one shape/angle and names a key property. 3. Child measures or classifies three shapes/angles and names a property each time. 4. Fresh check: one fresh property name. Record and stop. Done: three correct property names with a sketch or measure. Proof: parent note of examples and results. Stop: End after the fresh check; keep optional challenge for another day.