Prep

Copy a simple pattern

See and continue very small repeating patterns using colours, claps, or picture objects.

Category: Number Sense & Math Thinking 6 min Beginner
Aa Tap Say Read

Keep the pattern short at first. The goal is to notice what repeats and then continue it without stress.

Listen and learn

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R Picture card
Sound card

Red-blue-red-blue

colour pattern

Say the pattern aloud while pointing.

Example: The next colour is red.

C Picture card
Sound card

Clap-tap-clap-tap

sound pattern

Use body movement to feel the repeat.

Example: The next action is clap.

B Picture card
Sound card

Ball-car-ball-car

object pattern

Use two toys to build the repeat.

Example: The next toy is ball.

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