Aims:

• Introduce the concept of patterns through color, size, and shape.
• Encourage children to recognize, continue, and create patterns.

Goals:

• Children identify simple repeating patterns (AB, AAB, ABC, etc.).
• Children create their own patterns using objects, colors, or shapes.
• Children predict what comes next in a pattern.

Objectives:

• Point out patterns in the classroom or in daily routines.
• Continue an existing pattern and create a new one.

Transformation:

• Move from observing random arrangements to recognizing and generating logical sequences.

Foundation:

• Prior experiences with sorting, grouping, and noticing similarities/differences.

What Happens Next:

• Supports development of logic, reasoning, and early math thinking.

Skill Progression:

• Pattern recognition
• Pattern extension
• Pattern creation

Sample Activities:

• Pattern Train: Use colored blocks, beads, or shapes to build and extend simple patterns (e.g., red-blue-red-blue).
• What Comes Next?: Present a pattern and ask children to predict or add the next item.
• Pattern Hunt: Find patterns in classroom décor, clothing, or nature.

Assessment:

• Observe children’s ability to recognize, extend, and create patterns.
• Listen for use of pattern language (e.g., “red, blue, red, blue”).

Materials:

• Colored blocks, beads, buttons, or paper shapes
• Pattern cards or strips
• Classroom objects with patterns

Differentiation:

• Start with simple AB patterns and move to more complex ones for advanced learners.
• Use tactile or large materials for accessibility.

Integration:

• Highlight patterns in music, movement (clap-stomp-clap-stomp), and daily routines.