Pi Day (March 14th) is the perfect opportunity to show your students and children how fun math can be. Use any or all of these activities for Pi Day to ensure your students and kids have a happy Pi Day!
Create a "Pi City" Cityscape
Bring art and math together with this imaginative activity! To make a Pi Cityscape, have your students or children graph the digits of Pi (3.14159…) on grid paper. Each digit represents the height of a building, with 1 being the shortest and 9 the tallest. Once the buildings are sketched, students can color them in and add creative details like windows, doors, or even flying cars. This activity reinforces number patterns while sparking artistic expression.
Materials Needed:
Grid paper
Colored pencils or markers
A printed list of Pi digit (You can find these online)
Create a Pi Paper Chain
Show off the digits of Pi using a colorful paper chain! Each digit corresponds to a different color, and students add a link for each digit. For example, 3 could be red, 1 could be blue, and 4 could be yellow. This hands-on activity is a fantastic way to visualize the infinite, non-repeating nature of Pi while practicing fine motor skills.
Since Pi never ends, your students and children can work on this activity all year long.
Materials Needed:
Colored paper strips
Tape or glue
A printed list of Pi digits
Try a Pi Day Fun Packet
Make planning more effortless with a FREE Pi Day Fun Packet, designed specifically for upper elementary learners. This packet includes:
Pi Day vocabulary words
A Pi-themed word search
An ABC order activity
A Pi Day word scramble
This FREE resource is perfect for early finishers, center activities, or even as a homework assignment. Download it for free to add some stress-free fun to your Pi Day celebrations.
Create a Pi Day Grid
To celebrate Pi’s infinite quality, there are infinite ways to fill these boxes. Choose 3 colors and give yourself 14 minutes to design 15 boxes however you like. This activity encourages creativity and reinforces the idea of endless possibilities inspired by Pi.
Materials Needed:
Grid paper
3 colored pencils or markers
Timer or stopwatch
Pi Day Measurement Activities
Give your students and children a hands-on experience with Pi by measuring the circumference and diameter of various circular objects. Then, have them divide the circumference by the diameter to approximate Pi. This activity helps solidify the concept of Pi as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
Materials Needed:
Circular objects (lids, bowls, etc.)
String
Rulers or tape measures
Calculators
Why Celebrate Pi Day?
Pi Day isn’t just about math; it’s a chance to inspire curiosity and creativity. These activities are designed to be simple and enjoyable for upper elementary teachers and homeschoolers. By incorporating art, creativity, and math, you can make Pi Day a highlight of your year.
Don’t forget to grab your free Pi Day Fun Packet to make your celebration even easier. Let’s make this Pi Day unforgettable!
Looking for more activities for Pi Day? Check out this blog post: 9 Super Easy Activities for Pi Day.
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