Find the next shape in a pattern

Key notes :

Introduction to Patterns:

• Explain that patterns are things that repeat in a specific order.
• Use real-life examples like stripes on a shirt, bricks in a wall, or tiles on the floor.

Recognizing Shapes:

• Teach basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
• Ensure students can identify and name shapes.

Understanding Patterns:

• Introduce the concept of repeating patterns using simple examples (e.g., circle, square, circle, square).
• Highlight the part of the pattern that repeats (the “core” of the pattern).

Extending Patterns:

• Encourage students to observe and predict what comes next in the pattern.
• Practice with patterns that involve size, color, or position in addition to shape (e.g., big circle, small circle, big circle, small circle).

Creating Patterns:

• Let students create their own patterns using objects like blocks, buttons, or drawings.
• Ask peers to guess the next shape in the created pattern.

Identifying Missing Shapes:

• Present incomplete patterns and ask students to fill in the missing shape.

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