Great Reads!
The Seasons Sewn: A Year in Patchwork By Ann Whitford Paul Illus by Michael McCurdy (2000). 40p. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, (9780152021078). Gr K-3
This book has beautiful illustrations. Throughout the story students begin to recognize patterns they see in their everyday life.
This book has beautiful illustrations. Throughout the story students begin to recognize patterns they see in their everyday life.
Spotty, Stripy, Swirly: What Are Patterns? by Jane Brocket (2012). 32p. Millbrook Press, (9780761346135). Gr K-2
Jane Brocket explains to children in a fun and creative way how patterns are formed and all the different ways they can look.
Jane Brocket explains to children in a fun and creative way how patterns are formed and all the different ways they can look.
Down Comes the Rain By Franklyn M. Branley Illus by James Graham Hale. (1997). Harper Collins, ( 9780064451666) Gr. K-2
This book describes the water cycle and explores the everyday patterns we see in the weather. This is an excellent tie in for exploring weather patterns.
This book describes the water cycle and explores the everyday patterns we see in the weather. This is an excellent tie in for exploring weather patterns.
Sites for Kids!
Pattern Complete In this game students have an opportunity to complete a pattern.
Pattern Matcher This game has students identifying patterns and finding matching sequences.
Finishing patterns In this game students practice filing in patterns.
Teacher Resources: Instruction
VDOE Patterns in Weather The VA Dept of Edu introduces students to patterns in the weather. This lesson is a great lesson for both patterns and weather.
I-SPY Patterns In this lesson students copy create and extend patterns. They also learn patterns can be found in a variety of objects.
Positional Patterns activity This activity is a really fun way to give students hands-on time in creating patterns.
Pattern making activity In this activity students make pattens out of pony beads for a fun take-home way to remember patterns.
VDOE Nature Patterns Again, The VA Dept of Edu explores patterns. This time students observe repeating patterns in nature.
Teacher Resources: Assesment
In addition to the worksheets below a weather chart would be a good addition to the classroom. Many classrooms track the daily weather, throughout the year you can ask you students about patterns they see in the weather. It's a great ongoing reinforcement!