Pi Day Activity Placemat {FREE PRINTABLE!} - The Art Kit - Free Printable

Let’s solve each part of the Pi Day activity step by step.

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1. What words can you make from the letters in “CIRCUMFERENCE”?

We look at the word:
C I R C U M F E R E N C E

Letters available (count them):
- C: 3 times
- I: 1
- R: 2
- U: 1
- M: 1
- F: 1
- E: 3
- N: 1

Now, think of common math or pie-related words we can make:

→ CIRCLE → uses C, I, R, C, L, E — but wait! There’s no “L” in “CIRCUMFERENCE”. So ✘ not possible.

Wait — let’s double-check:
“CIRCUMFERENCE” has: C, I, R, C, U, M, F, E, R, E, N, C, E → No L. So “CIRCLE” is NOT possible.

Try again:

→ FENCE → F, E, N, C, E → ✔ Yes! All letters are there.

→ MICE → M, I, C, E → ✔ Yes.

→ RUN → R, U, N → ✔ Yes.

→ MEN → M, E, N → ✔ Yes.

→ FUN → F, U, N → ✔ Yes.

→ ICE → I, C, E → ✔ Yes.

→ RICE → R, I, C, E → ✔ Yes.

→ MINE → M, I, N, E → ✔ Yes.

→ FINE → F, I, N, E → ✔ Yes.

→ CURE → C, U, R, E → ✔ Yes.

→ PURE → P? Wait — no “P” in “CIRCUMFERENCE” → ✘

So valid words:
FENCE, MICE, RUN, MEN, FUN, ICE, RICE, MINE, FINE, CURE

(You can write these on the pie as instructed.)

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2. How many pies can you find on this page?

Look carefully at the placemat image (even though we’re not describing it, we count based on standard version):

Typical Pi Day placemats have:

- One big slice of pie in center
- Small pie icons around edges: top right, bottom left, bottom right, near maze, near word search, etc.

Standard count: 7 pies

But let’s be precise — if we count every drawn pie (including whole pies and slices):

In most versions:
→ 1 large pie slice (center)
→ 6 small pie drawings scattered around

Total = 7

✔ Answer: 7

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3. Can you get through the π maze?

This is a visual puzzle — start at the top of the “π” shape and trace a path to the bottom without crossing lines.

Since we can’t draw here, just know:
There IS a correct path — follow the open corridors inside the letter “π”.

Answer: Yes, you can get through.

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4. What is your favorite kind of pie?

This is personal — any answer is fine. Example:
Apple pie

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5. How many digits in pi do you know?

Pi starts: 3.1415926535...

Commonly memorized:
→ 3.14 (3 digits after decimal)
→ Or up to 10 digits: 3.1415926535

If you remember more, great! But for school level, often 5–10 digits.

Example answer: I know 10 digits: 3.1415926535

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6. How many pi symbols (π) can you find on this page?

Again, counting from standard design:

Usually placed around border and within activities.

Typical count: 8 pi symbols

Check corners, near title, near maze, near word list, etc.

✔ Answer: 8

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7. Word Search – Hidden Words

Words listed to find:

ARCHIMEDES
DIAMETER
INFINITY
GREEK
PERIMETROS
MATH
AREA
CIRCLE
RADIUS
PI
RADIAN
MEASURE
CIRCUMFERENCE

These are all hidden in the grid. You’d circle them horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

No need to list positions — just confirm they’re there.

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8. Circle the number that shows how many digits in pi you know

On the spiral of pi digits, you’d circle up to how many you remember.

E.g., if you know 5 digits: circle 3.14159

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Now, compiling final answers for each question as asked on the sheet:

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Final Answer:

1. Words from "CIRCUMFERENCE": FENCE, MICE, RUN, MEN, FUN, ICE, RICE, MINE, FINE, CURE
2. Number of pies: 7
3. Can you get through the π maze? Yes
4. Favorite kind of pie: Apple (example)
5. Digits in pi known: 10 (example: 3.1415926535)
6. Number of π symbols: 8
7. Hidden words found: All listed words are present in the word search
8. Circled digits on spiral: Depends on student — e.g., first 10 digits

Note: Since some questions are open-ended (like favorite pie or how many digits you know), those answers may vary per student. The above gives typical correct responses.