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Addition Patterns
In this addition patterns instructional activity, students respond to 7 questions that require them to fill in the missing numbers in 7 patterns and then describe each of the patterns in their own words.
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Number Patterns/ Odd and Even
Students investigate the relationship between odd and even numbers. In this odd and even relationship lesson, students draw pictures to help increase understanding.
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Identifying Patterns
Students investigate the elements of a pattern. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify different shapes in a pattern and discover which shapes are missing in order to extend it. Students create their own patterns...
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Patterns Within Shapes and Pictures
In this patterns within shapes and pictures learning exercise, students look at the shapes and pictures, then color or draw to complete the pattern.
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Make a Snowflake
Young scholars study the design of snowflakes. In this snow lesson, students discover the different shapes of a snowflake, and their similarities. Young scholars study snowflakes outside, then create their own with popsicle sticks and...
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The Family Tree
In this patterns practice worksheet, students read a 3-paragraph excerpt regarding a family tree and respond to 1 graphic organizer question and 1 short answer question.
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Picture This: A Book Full of Patterns!
Students create pattern books. In this math patterns lesson, students create various patterns using manipulatives. Students take digital photographs of the patterns and create books.
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Developing the Concept: Patterns
Students understand what a pattern is and how to make a pattern. In this pattern instructional activity, students use cubes to create various patterns. Students recognize the pattern created.
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Rhythm in Language - Feel the SWAMP BEAT!
Students explore the rhythm of words. In this reading skills lesson, students read Bedtime at the Swamp and use rhythm instruments to find the cadence in the words of the story. Students listen for rhythm in other written text as they...
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Fruity Counters
Students use fruit counters. In this patterns lesson plan, students identify different fruits, sort the fruits by color, shape and size, and make a pattern using the fruits.
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Identifying Shapes and Matching
Students recognize shapes and repeating shapes can make a pattern. In this patterns lesson, students identify pictures of shapes as patterns or not patterns. Students describe how the pattern is made.
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The Snack Bar
Sixth graders complete a purchase order. In this ratios and patterns instructional activity, 6th graders work in groups to complete a purchase order for a grand opening of the school snack bar. Students use rations to figure out the need...
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Recognizing Patterns
Young scholars explore the concept of patterns. In this patterns instructional activity, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Young scholars predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.
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Christmas Patterns
In this patterns learning exercise, students cut and past the ornament that complete a given pattern in each of 3 rows. Worksheet gives a reference web site for additional activities.
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Ranchers and Patterns
Fifth graders engage in problem solving. In this patterns lesson, 5th graders are presented with a problem regarding ranching that they solve as a class. Students watch a video about how patterns are used in the real world. Students...
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Reading Pattern Books
Students investigate pattern books. In this literature lesson, students read the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? and use echo and choral reading strategies. Students identify the pattern in the text and write about the...
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Shape Pattern Prediction
In this shape patterns worksheet, students study the shape patterns in each set. Students circle and color the shape that continues the 12 patterns.
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Number Patterns and Sequences: Mental Tests
In this pattern and sequence instructional activity, students continue sequences as fast as possible, given the next number in a sequence defined by a pattern, and answer multiple choice questions.
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Connections: Peddling Petals
Students identify various patterns. In this patterns lesson, students assemble paper flowers by using patterns. Students discuss how they constructed their flower.
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Number Patterns and Sequences: Mental Tests
In this number patterns and sequences activity, students find multiples and complete terms in sequences. Answers are included on activity.
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Friendship Bracelets
Pupils create friendship bracelets using a circular pattern. In this friendship lesson, students use visual aides such as Kidspiration and use a problem solving method to learn more each other.
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Math Readiness - patterns
In this patterns worksheet, students circle the picture that would continue the pattern. Students solve 21 pattern problems where they circle the correct continuation of the pattern.
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Patterns Worksheet Complete the Patterns
In this complete the patterns worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to finish 4 patterns by adding the 2 shapes that come next in each of them.
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Complete The Patterns
In this patterns worksheet, students continue the pattern at the end and fill in the new shapes. Students complete 4 patterns.