{"id":2852,"date":"2026-09-11T03:48:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=2852"},"modified":"2026-09-12T02:56:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T02:56:59","slug":"lesson-1-recognizing-and-creating-patterns","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/explorers-math-ages-3-5\/lessons\/lesson-1-recognizing-and-creating-patterns\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 1: Recognizing and Creating Patterns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aims:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Introduce the concept of patterns through color, size, and shape.<\/li>\n
  • Encourage children to recognize, continue, and create patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

      Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Point out patterns in the classroom or in daily routines.<\/li>\n
      • Continue an existing pattern and create a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Transformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Move from observing random arrangements to recognizing and generating logical sequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Foundation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Prior experiences with sorting, grouping, and noticing similarities\/differences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            What Happens Next:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Supports development of logic, reasoning, and early math thinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Skill Progression:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Pattern recognition<\/li>\n
              • Pattern extension<\/li>\n
              • Pattern creation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Sample Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Pattern Train: Use colored blocks, beads, or shapes to build and extend simple patterns (e.g., red-blue-red-blue).<\/li>\n
                • What Comes Next?: Present a pattern and ask children to predict or add the next item.<\/li>\n
                • Pattern Hunt: Find patterns in classroom d\u00e9cor, clothing, or nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Observe children\u2019s ability to recognize, extend, and create patterns.<\/li>\n
                  • Listen for use of pattern language (e.g., \u201cred, blue, red, blue\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Colored blocks, beads, buttons, or paper shapes<\/li>\n
                    • Pattern cards or strips<\/li>\n
                    • Classroom objects with patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Differentiation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Start with simple AB patterns and move to more complex ones for advanced learners.<\/li>\n
                      • Use tactile or large materials for accessibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Integration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        • Highlight patterns in music, movement (clap-stomp-clap-stomp), and daily routines.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"class_list":["post-2852","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t