Amazing Math Art Projects for Kids

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Math art projects are some of the most amazing and fun ways to teach math. There is so much math in art and so much art in math! Art and mathematics may seem an unlikely pair, but they are intertwined in countless ways. These activities teach kids to see the beauty in math, make abstract concepts tangible, and encourage creative expression. Today I want to share with you some truly amazing Math Art Projects for Kids that will transform your math lessons into a hands-on, colorful experience.

This week, to celebrate the launch of my new book Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids, I am hosting a Math Art series on my site. Each day there is a theme that combines math and art in a creative way. There are some incredibly talented bloggers joining me who will be sharing their own ideas related to Math Art.

About the Book: Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids

To celebrate the launch of my published book Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids, I’m thrilled to host this inspiring math art series on my blog. This book features more than 40 creative, hands-on projects that blend math and art in a way kids absolutely love. Each activity fosters problem-solving, innovation, and cross-disciplinary thinking.

All of these projects were tested and loved by my own kids! After a year of creating, testing, and editing, I’m so excited to finally share it with the world.

Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids hit #1 in New Releases for Children’s Math Books on Amazon the week before launch!

Inside, you’ll find activities organized into the following categories:

• Math with Fine Artists – Modern art meets math through the works of artists like Kandinsky and Mondrian.

• Art with Graphs, Grids, Numbers, and Equations – Bring math to life with graph paper designs, mandalas, number games, and more.

• Symmetry in Art – Explore lines of symmetry, mirror art, and bilateral designs.

• Geometric Art – Learn about shapes, angles, tessellations, and 3D forms through artistic exploration.

• Cultural Math Art – Combine art history and math with projects inspired by cultures around the world.

• Edible Math Art – Make tasty projects that are as fun to eat as they are to measure and build!

Watch a little clip of some of the fun things included in the book:

Why Use Math Art in Teaching?

Math art brings abstract concepts to life. It makes learning feel creative, joyful, and accessible. Here are just a few of the benefits:

• Builds fine motor and visual-spatial skills

• Reinforces mathematical concepts such as symmetry, geometry, patterns, and proportions

• Encourages creative problem solving and critical thinking

• Appeals to different learning styles—especially visual and kinesthetic learners

• Helps students find joy and meaning in math through hands-on engagement

Whether you’re a homeschooler, classroom teacher, or after-school program leader, these projects are a fun way to blend subjects and spark interest in math.

Looking for ways to bring these lessons into your homeschool or classroom? Many of these projects are great for STEM and STEAM enrichment, math centers, art class, or unit studies. You can even turn them into collaborative group activities or display them as hallway art to celebrate Math Awareness Month. My book is designed with busy educators and homeschool parents in mind—each project is clearly explained, budget-friendly, and easy to adapt. Don’t miss this exciting blend of creativity and computation!

Look what we have in store for you this week in the Math Art series:

Ready to Create? Start Here:

Grab your rulers, pencils, erasers, compass, and protractor—you’re going to need them! These activities are perfect for younger and older students alike and can be adapted for any level.

Geometric Math Art Projects

These projects all contain geometric patterns and geometric shapes. They combine shapes with numbers in creative ways.

• 3-D Paper Shapes – Teach Beside Me
• Geometric Math Art with Circles– Teach Beside Me
• Tesselations – Jumping to Genius
• Sensory Wall Mosaic Art – Mama Smiles
• Concentric Circles with Onion Prints – Math Geek Mama
• Geoboard Art on Natural Wood – From Engineer to Stay At Home Mom
• Geometric Animal Cards – Tree Valley Academy
• Geometry Snowflakes Dice Game – Board Games for Learning
• How to Make a Circle Geoboard – Teach Beside Me
• Stellated Dodecahedraon– Teach Beside Me
• Math Art: Spirolaterals- Teach Beside Me

Symmetry Art Projects

Make symmetrical works of art and patterns with symmetry by using some of these creative math art ideas.

• Shape Coloring Symmetry Art – 3 Dinosaurs
• Snowflake Symmetry Resist Art – Our Family Code
• Snowflake Symmetry Drawings – Teach Beside Me
• Symmetrical Pattern Coloring Cards – Teach Beside Me
• Perspective Math Art for Kids – Mama Smiles

Math Art Projects With Fine Artists

Fine artists use math in their creations in many unique ways! Get inspiration from these artists to learn about math in fun ways.

• Mondrian Style Fibonacci Art – Teach Beside Me
• Abstract Art and Math Inspired by Kandinsky – Our Journey Westward
• Radial Design with Marc Chagall – Table Life Blog
• Hands-on Fibonacci Math Art – Our Family Code
• Pascal’s Triangle Christmas Tree Art– Our Family Code
• Kandinsky Circle Art – Teach Beside Me

Art Projects With Numbers and Equations

• Color By Number Addition and Subtraction – Hess Un-Academy
• Finding Pi With Math Suncatchers – Our Family Code
• Mandala Multiplication Coloring Pages – Rock Your Homeschool
• Multiplication Color by Number of the U.S. – Tree Valley Academy
• Sticky Note Pixel Art – Teach Beside Me

Math Art Projects with Graphs and Grids

Get out your graph paper and get creating!  There is so much to make with a grid of squares!

• Area and Perimeter City – Teach Beside Me
• Graphing Christmas Coordinates – Our Family Code
• Graph Art: Illustrating Data – Go Science Kids
• Smiley Face Mystery Coordinate Grid – Royal Baloo
• Multiplication Grid Game – Teach Beside Me
• Area and Perimeter City – Teach Beside Me

Bonus: Try My New Book Too!

Check out my newest release: Science Art and Drawing Games for Kids. It’s the perfect follow-up to our math art adventures!

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Happy Creating + Calculating!