Tangram Kit

Quick Answer: The Tangram Kit is a classic seven-piece geometric puzzle used to build spatial reasoning, shape recognition and problem-solving skills, letting students rearrange triangles, a square and a parallelogram into countless figures. It is designed for primary and middle-school maths classrooms and is part of the LabEquip Maths Kit range.

Product Description

This Tangram Kit from LabEquip is based on the traditional tangram: a square dissected into seven pieces called tans — five triangles of different sizes, one square and one parallelogram. Using all seven pieces without overlap, students can form an enormous variety of recognisable shapes, from animals and letters to purely abstract geometric figures.

In a typical lesson, students are given an outline or silhouette to recreate using all seven pieces, encouraging them to test rotations, reflections and different arrangements until the pieces fit. Because there is no single “right” path to a solution, the kit supports both structured practice and open-ended creative exploration of geometry.

The kit is intended as a hands-on manipulative for mathematics lessons on shape and space. Exact piece material, dimensions and set contents are best confirmed directly with LabEquip if your lesson plan depends on precise values.

What This Kit Helps Students Learn

• Identify and name basic geometric shapes such as triangles, squares and parallelograms.
• Explore how shapes can be rotated, reflected and combined to form new figures.
• Develop spatial reasoning through trial, error and visual problem-solving.
• Compare area and perimeter relationships between different tangram arrangements.
• Build persistence and logical thinking while working toward a target figure.

Specifications

Care & Maintenance

• Store all seven pieces together in a labelled box or pouch so none go missing.
• Wipe pieces with a soft, dry cloth; avoid soaking if pieces are made of wood or card.
• Keep the set away from excess moisture and direct heat to prevent warping.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip supplies a full range of Maths Kit manipulatives for schools and STEM classrooms, including the Colour Square Puzzle and the Fraction Wheel Kit. Browse our full Maths Kit category for more hands-on geometry and number-sense teaching aids.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pieces are in a tangram set?
A traditional tangram has seven pieces: five triangles of different sizes, one square and one parallelogram.

What age group is this suitable for?
Tangrams are commonly used from early primary through middle school, with the difficulty of the target figures adjusted to suit the age group.

Is there only one way to form each shape?
No, many tangram figures can be formed in more than one arrangement, which is part of what makes the puzzle useful for open-ended exploration.

Can tangrams be used for group activities?
Yes, tangrams work well for both individual practice and small-group or whole-class problem-solving activities.

Can this be used alongside other maths manipulatives?
Yes, it pairs well with other kits in our Maths Kit range, such as the Colour Square Puzzle, for a broader geometry and spatial-reasoning unit.

Last updated: September 2026