What Are Patterns?
Patterns are everywhere!
A pattern is something that repeats in a predictable way. You can find patterns in colors, shapes, numbers, and even in your daily routine! Recognizing patterns helps us understand how things work and predict what comes next.
How to Recognize Patterns
1️⃣ Look carefully at the sequence
2️⃣ Find what stays the same or changes in a special way
3️⃣ Predict what should come next
Let's Practice Patterns!
Example 1: Color Patterns
What comes next in this pattern?
🔴
🔵
🔴
🔵
🔴
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The next shape is 🔵 (blue)! The pattern is red, blue, red, blue...
Example 2: Shape Patterns
Complete this pattern by choosing the right shape:
▲
■
●
▲
■
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▲
■
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What comes next?
Parent Tips 🌟
- Pattern hunt: Go on a pattern hunt around your house or neighborhood - look for patterns in tiles, fabrics, or nature!
- Create patterns: Use everyday objects like buttons, coins, or cereal to create simple patterns together.
- Sing patterns: Clap or sing rhythmic patterns (like clap-clap-stomp) to help your child recognize auditory patterns too.