Welcome to Patterns! – Greetings and introduction – Today’s lesson: Making patterns – Understanding patterns – Patterns repeat in a predictable way – Finding patterns around us – Examples: stripes on clothes, days of the week | Begin the class with a warm welcome and introduce the concept of patterns, emphasizing their presence in everyday life. Explain that a pattern is a design or sequence that repeats. Encourage the children to observe their surroundings and think of examples, such as patterns on their clothes or the sequence of traffic lights. Use simple, relatable examples to ensure comprehension. The goal is to make them aware of patterns and spark curiosity before delving into creating their own patterns.

What is a Pattern? – A pattern is a repeating design – Patterns use colors, shapes, numbers – Like red, blue, red, blue or circle, square, circle – We can see patterns with objects too – Such as toy cars or blocks in a line – Let’s explore pattern examples | Introduce the concept of patterns to the students by explaining that a pattern is something that repeats in a predictable way. Use simple examples that they can relate to, such as alternating colors or shapes. Show them physical objects like blocks or toys to create a visual pattern. Encourage the students to observe their surroundings and find patterns in their daily life. During the class, interact with the students by asking them to identify and create their own patterns with classroom materials. This will help them understand the concept of patterns through hands-on experience.

Recognizing Patterns – Spotting the pattern – Look at the colors or shapes and see how they repeat – Predicting the next part – Guess what comes after the last part you see – Practice with examples – Use blocks or beads to make patterns – Understanding patterns | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and understand patterns. Start by explaining what a pattern is—a sequence that repeats according to a rule. Encourage the students to observe the details in a pattern, such as color, shape, or size. Use visual aids like colored blocks or beads to create simple patterns and ask the students to predict what comes next. Engage them with interactive examples where they can come up to the board and complete a pattern. Emphasize the importance of patterns in math and in everyday life. For the activity, provide a variety of objects for the students to create their own patterns and share with the class.

Creating Our Own Patterns – It’s your turn to create a pattern! – Use colors, shapes, or animals – Think red, blue, red, blue or circle, square, circle – I’ll help you begin your pattern – You’ll complete the pattern – Can you add the next part? | This slide is designed to engage first-grade students in an interactive activity where they will apply their understanding of patterns. Begin by demonstrating a simple pattern using easily recognizable elements such as colors or shapes. For example, start with a red-blue-red pattern and ask the students what comes next. Encourage them to use their favorite animals or any other objects they like to create their own patterns. Provide guidance on how to start a pattern and then let the students use their creativity to complete it. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of patterns and sequence. Prepare to assist students who may need extra help and have a variety of materials ready for them to use in creating their patterns.

Patterns in Nature – Nature is full of patterns – Observe patterns in leaves – Leaves often have veins that repeat – Notice patterns in flowers – Flowers can have petals that form a pattern – Describe the patterns you see | This slide aims to introduce students to the concept of patterns through examples they can find in nature. Start by explaining that patterns are arrangements that repeat or have a regular order. Show pictures of leaves and flowers, pointing out the veins in leaves and the arrangement of petals in flowers as examples of natural patterns. Encourage the students to observe and describe these patterns, using simple language like ‘lines on the leaves’ or ‘circles in the flowers.’ This will help them recognize patterns in everyday life and understand that patterns are not just in math class but all around us.

Class Activity: Pattern Parade – Let’s create a pattern craft – Choose your materials – Pick from paper, stickers, or blocks – Make your own unique pattern – Could be stripes, colors, or shapes – Get ready for the Pattern Parade | This activity is designed to help first graders understand and create patterns, a fundamental math concept. Provide a variety of materials like colored paper, stickers, and blocks for students to choose from. Encourage them to think about different types of patterns they can make, such as alternating colors, shapes, or sizes. Once everyone has created their pattern, organize a ‘Pattern Parade’ where each student can showcase their work. This will not only allow them to demonstrate their understanding but also appreciate the patterns made by their peers. Possible activities: 1) Color pattern with crayons, 2) Shape patterns with stickers, 3) Size patterns with cut-out paper, 4) Sequence patterns with blocks. This will cater to different learning styles and keep the activity engaging.