What Are Patterns?
Patterns are everywhere!
A pattern is something that repeats in a predictable way. Look around - you'll see patterns in clothes, nature, music, and even in your daily routine! In math, we study patterns to understand how things are organized and to predict what comes next.
How to Describe Patterns
1️⃣ Look carefully at the sequence
2️⃣ Find what stays the same and what changes
3️⃣ Predict what should come next
Let's Explore Patterns!
Example 1: Color Pattern
What comes next in this pattern?
🔴
🔵
🔴
🔵
🔴
?
The pattern is: red, blue, red, blue... So next should be 🔵 blue!
Example 2: Shape Pattern
Complete this growing pattern:
△
△ △
△ △ △
?
The pattern grows by adding one more triangle each time! Next should be △ △ △ △ (four triangles).
Parent Tips 🌟
- Pattern hunt: Go on a pattern hunt around your house or neighborhood - look at tiles, fabrics, or even tree branches!
- Create patterns: Use everyday items like buttons, coins, or cereal to make your own patterns together.
- Clap patterns: Make sound patterns by clapping different rhythms (like clap-clap-stomp, clap-clap-stomp).