SymSym Tactile Symmetry Learning Kit for Blind & Low Vision Students | Inclusive STEAM Geometry
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Fold. Feel. Discover Symmetry.
SymSym is an inclusive tactile symmetry learning kit that helps children—including blind and low-vision learners—understand the mathematical ideas of symmetry, lines of symmetry and asymmetry through hands-on folding, touch and shape-based activities. Instead of only looking at pictures in a textbook, learners can feel a shape, locate its possible line of symmetry, fold it and compare how the two parts fit together.
This DIY inclusive STEAM educational kit includes pre-cut paper shapes grouped into basic and complex activities, with examples featuring one, two, more than two or no lines of symmetry. It offers an engaging approach to geometry, mathematical reasoning and accessible classroom exploration for students with visual impairments as well as sighted peers.
What Can Children Learn with SymSym?
1. Understand Lines of Symmetry Through Touch
Explore the idea that a line of symmetry divides a shape into two matching halves. Learners can follow a tactile crease or marked folding guide, fold the paper along that line and feel whether the edges align.
2. Compare Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Shapes
Some shapes can be folded into matching halves; others cannot. By checking how the two sides meet, learners can distinguish symmetrical shapes from asymmetrical shapes through physical evidence rather than relying on a visual diagram alone.
3. Discover One, Two and Multiple Lines of Symmetry
Different shapes offer different numbers of possible folding lines. Children can compare examples with one line, two lines, more than two lines or no line of symmetry, and explore how the result changes when they fold in another direction.
4. Explore Basic and Complex Geometry
Start with familiar shapes and progress to more detailed or irregular figures. SymSym provides activities involving circles, squares, triangles, other polygons, everyday object outlines and complex geometric shapes to develop understanding step by step.
5. Explore Symmetry in Faces
The kit also includes two face-mask activities intended for exploring facial symmetry and relating mathematical ideas to familiar objects.
Why Choose the SymSym Tactile Geometry Kit?
- Touch-first learning: Explore the position and shape of a fold by touch rather than depending entirely on sight.
- Physical folding activities: Test mathematical ideas by folding pieces and comparing the two sides.
- Progressive difficulty: Activities include both basic and complex shapes for continued exploration.
- Symmetry and asymmetry together: Learn why some objects have matching halves and others do not.
- Inclusive STEAM resource: Useful in mathematics, geometry, special education and mixed-ability classrooms.
- Organised activity groups: The paper shapes are supplied in labelled pouches grouped by symmetry concept.
- Guided lesson plan: The original box includes a QR code for downloading SymSym lesson-plan activities.
How to Use SymSym
- Find the tactile crease: Run your fingers over a pre-cut shape and locate a tactile mark or crease line representing a possible line of symmetry.
- Fold and feel: Fold the paper along the crease. If the edges match, the fold represents a line of symmetry; if they do not, that fold does not divide the shape into matching halves.
- Explore other folds: Rotate the shape and try other folding directions to discover additional lines of symmetry.
- Compare different groups: Move between basic, complex and asymmetrical shapes and discuss why some figures have one, two, several or no lines of symmetry.
- Try the face masks: Explore the provided face shapes and discuss the idea of reflection symmetry in familiar forms.
What's in the Box?
According to the detailed contents panel printed on the box, SymSym includes:
- 30 basic pre-cut paper shapes covering different symmetry and asymmetry concepts
- 30 complex pre-cut paper shapes for more advanced folding and comparison activities
- 2 face masks for exploring the concept of facial symmetry
- Organised labelled activity pouches for the different shape groups
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Lesson-plan QR code printed on the original packaging
Who Is SymSym For?
- Blind and low-vision children learning introductory geometry through tactile exploration
- Students learning line symmetry, reflection, shapes and asymmetry
- Special educators, mathematics teachers and inclusive classrooms
- Parents, home educators and educational resource centres
- Schools and NGOs seeking accessible STEAM and multisensory learning materials
Product Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | SymSym — Tactile Symmetry Learning Kit |
| Learning focus | Symmetry, asymmetry, lines of symmetry and geometrical shapes |
| Learning method | Folding, touch, tactile crease identification and matching edges |
| Shapes | Basic and complex pre-cut paper shapes |
| Shape categories | No line, one line, two lines and more than two lines of symmetry |
| Additional activities | Two face masks |
| Learning resource | QR code for downloadable guided lesson plan |
| Recommended use | Inclusive mathematics classrooms, tactile geometry activities and home learning |
| Product type | Accessible / Tactile Educational Learning Aids |
Developed with Inclusive Learning in Mind
SymSym is an educational resource developed to make an abstract school concept more concrete and explorable. The packaging credits the National Centre for Assistive Health Technologies (NCAHT), IIT Delhi and Saksham for design and development, and identifies the Raised Lines Foundation for manufacturing and dissemination, with supporting partners acknowledged on the box.
From recognising a line to feeling two matching halves, SymSym helps turn geometry into a hands-on learning experience.
Note: This is a physical paper-based educational kit rather than an electronic device or Braille textbook. Learners may benefit from guidance by a teacher or caregiver when introducing a new activity.