Pattern Play

Students explore the concept of patterns by engaging in a creative project. In this pattern activity, students use beads and pipe cleaners to create bead patterns, watch an episode of Cyberchase, and  have a class discussion about...

Challenge your learners to give clear and concise directions in this shape-name practice activity. In partners, they place a dividing "wall" between them, with pattern blocks and a grid on each side. Partner A places one block at a time...

Looking for patterns is a key skill young learners need to know. They build number sense by first looking for number patterns in a series of simple addition and subtraction problems that all involve the number zero. They work with a...

Reinforce pattern recognition by playing the pattern practice game. This game asks students to recognize and name the pattern types. Students score points when they answer the question, what comes next. Tip: Another fun way to reinforce...

Hang out at the beach and listen to some relaxing tunes, all while developing basic math skills. An endless source of fun and learning for young children!

Little ones can explore the wonders of patterns as they play an engaging and naturally reinforcinggame. Being able to see and recognize patterns is a vital skill used in categorizing information, algebraic thinking, and sequencing. This...

Students solve pentomino puzzles.  In this problem solving lesson, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their own.  Students will...

Access prior knowledge of addition and writing simple equations. In this pattern block lesson, 1st graders play a game where they add blocks to gain points. The more blocks the more points. Player with the most points wins.

Help your class learn to identify number patterns with this lesson. Learners first identify a simple pattern described on a sticky note under their chair, then they discuss examples using number sentences, and finally, they head to the...

Elementary mathematicians identify and share patterns found in multiplication. Through memorization drills and games, they identify the increments in which numbers increase when multiplying. Using a multiplication chart, learners...