Patterns

Here's how to talk to your child about it

You can make fun decorations by repeating shapes and numbers in a pattern. It's like solving a puzzle - what comes next? Try it at home!
4 activities you can do with your child now

- After watching the video "Patterns", you can encourage your 4 year old your child to decorate their room by using shape and number patterns. - You can help your child look around the house for items that have patterns on them, and have them point out the shapes and numbers. - You can also have your child create their own pattern using shapes and numbers, and ask them to explain their pattern to you. - Another activity you can do with your child is to create a pattern using toys or other objects, and have them guess what comes next in the pattern.
Pretend play with your child

GAME: Pattern Decorate INSTRUCTIONS: You and your child take turns creating a pattern using shapes or numbers. The other person has to guess what comes next in the pattern. For each correct guess, you get to add a decoration to the room. Keep going until the room is fully decorated!
1 moral thought for your child inspired by this

"Patterns are everywhere. Use them to decorate your room and in life. Keep looking for patterns to solve problems and find solutions."

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