Learning Goals
- Exploring AB patterns
- Creating AB patterns
Curriculum Connection
Identify, describe, extend, and create repeating patterns.
Mathematics –
Patterning and Algebra
Materials
- Collection of loose items (buttons, socks, rocks, erasers, clips, etc…)
- Flat surface
Preparation
- Collect loose items and place them on a flat surface.
- Create and model an AB pattern.
- Guide the learner to extend the pattern.
- Repeat the process.
- Once the learner is successful in extending patterns, encourage the learner to create a pattern with available materials.
Extensions:
Find and share with a family member a pattern found in the house or outside.
Discuss what makes it a pattern: colours, size, movement, inside, outside.
Verbal Prompts
We are going to make some patterns!
First, look at the pattern I created.
Eg. sock, button, sock, button
Next, what comes next?
Complete the pattern using the rest of the objects.
You created an AB pattern!
Next, look at the pattern I created
Eg. pencil, eraser, pencil, eraser
What comes next?
Complete the pattern using the rest of the objects
You created an AB pattern!
Then, your turn to make an AB pattern
Read your pattern
Finished!
You made an AB pattern!
Let’s check your schedule.