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Welcome to Patterns! – Greet our little explorers – Today’s adventure: Size Patterns – We’ll explore patterns by size – Patterns are all around us – Think about patterns in nature, clothes, and toys – Let’s discover patterns together | Begin the class with a warm and enthusiastic greeting to capture the children’s attention. Introduce the concept of size patterns by explaining that patterns can be found in various forms and sizes all around us. Encourage the children to think about where they have seen patterns, such as in the arrangement of leaves on a plant, the stripes on their clothes, or the sequence of differently sized blocks in their toys. Use simple language and examples that are relatable to their everyday experiences. The goal is to make them curious and excited about discovering patterns during the lesson.

Exploring Size Patterns – What is a pattern? – A pattern repeats in a logical sequence. – Patterns with sizes – Big, small, big, small is a size pattern. – Spotting the pattern – Can you see what comes next? – Practice time! | Introduce the concept of patterns to the students by explaining that a pattern is a sequence that repeats in a logical way. Use tangible examples like alternating sizes (big, small, big, small) to illustrate size patterns. Engage the class by asking them to observe and determine what comes next in a given pattern. For practice, provide various objects of different sizes and encourage the children to create their own size patterns, either individually or in groups. This activity will help them recognize and establish patterns, a fundamental math skill at this developmental stage.

Exploring Size Patterns – Understanding size patterns – Patterns made with different sizes – Arranging items by size – Line up small to big or big to small – Examples of size patterns – Let’s see patterns in objects around us | This slide introduces the concept of size patterns to Pre-K students, an essential part of early mathematical understanding. Start by explaining that a pattern is a design that repeats. Size patterns specifically use different sizes in a sequence. Demonstrate by arranging classroom objects or illustrations from small to big or big to small. Show examples like nesting dolls, a set of cups, or a line of blocks that increase or decrease in size. Encourage the children to think of patterns they have seen in their daily lives, such as sizes of shoes in a family or different sizes of the same type of fruit. The goal is to make them observe and recognize patterns based on size in a fun and interactive way.

Creating Size Patterns with Blocks – Create your own size patterns – Use blocks: small, medium, large – Start with a small block, then a medium, and a large one. Repeat! – Predict the next block size – Look at the blocks and guess: what size comes after large? – Practice pattern recognition – Recognizing patterns helps us with math and problem-solving skills. | This slide introduces the concept of size patterns to Pre-K students using a hands-on activity with blocks. Encourage the children to create patterns by arranging blocks in order of size. Start with simple patterns and gradually increase complexity as they become more comfortable with the concept. Ask the students to predict the next size in the sequence to develop their critical thinking. This activity not only teaches them about patterns but also helps with their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Provide guidance and ensure each child gets a turn to create and predict patterns. Offer praise and positive reinforcement as they successfully complete patterns.

Finding Size Patterns Around Us – Size patterns in our world – Nature’s size patterns – Leaves or rocks often form natural size patterns. – Classroom size pattern hunt – Let’s search our room for patterns in size! – Sharing our findings – We’ll discuss the patterns we’ve discovered. | This slide aims to introduce the concept of size patterns to Pre-K students by encouraging them to observe their environment. Begin by explaining that patterns exist outside of the classroom and can be found in everyday life. Use examples like leaves growing from small to large or a collection of rocks that go from large to small. Then, engage the students in a fun activity where they search the classroom for objects that create a size pattern. After the hunt, gather the students and discuss the patterns they found, reinforcing the concept of size patterns and how they can be identified in familiar surroundings. This activity not only teaches pattern recognition but also observational skills and group discussion.

Class Activity: Pattern Parade – Create your own size pattern – Join the Pattern Parade – We’ll line up and march like in a parade – Hold an object for the pattern – Each student gets an object that will be part of our size pattern – March to show our pattern – As we march, we’ll display the size pattern we’ve created together | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students understand size patterns through a fun and interactive ‘Pattern Parade’. Each student will be given an object of varying size, and they will arrange themselves in a sequence that creates a size pattern (small, medium, large). As they march around the room holding their objects, they will be able to physically see the pattern they’ve created. Teachers should prepare objects of different sizes beforehand and guide the students in arranging themselves correctly. Possible variations of the activity could include using colored objects to mix color patterns with size patterns or having students create patterns based on object type as well as size. The goal is to reinforce the concept of patterns in a memorable and engaging way.