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Welcome to Patterns! – Greetings, little explorers! – Today’s adventure: shape patterns – Shapes that repeat in a sequence – Patterns are all around us – Like stripes on a shirt or petals on a flower – Let’s discover patterns together | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of patterns, specifically shape patterns. Start the lesson with a warm and engaging greeting. Explain that a pattern is a design that repeats. Use simple and relatable examples to show patterns that they might have seen in their daily lives, such as the arrangement of tiles on the floor or the sequence of colors on a rainbow. Encourage the children to observe their surroundings and identify patterns they come across. This will help them understand the concept of regularity and predictability in patterns. The goal is to make them curious and excited about discovering patterns around them.

Exploring Shape Patterns – What is a pattern? – A pattern repeats in a logical sequence. – Patterns with colors and shapes – We can use different colors or shapes like circles and squares to make patterns. – Spotting the pattern – Look for what comes next in a sequence and see if it repeats. – Practice pattern recognition | Introduce the concept of patterns to the Pre-K class by explaining that a pattern is a sequence that repeats in a logical way. Use simple examples with colorful shapes to illustrate patterns, such as red circle, blue square, red circle, blue square, and so on. Engage the students by asking them to spot and continue the pattern. Encourage them to observe patterns in their environment, like the arrangement of tiles on the floor or designs on their clothes. Provide hands-on activities where they can create their own patterns using blocks or stickers. This will help them understand the concept of repetition and sequence in patterns.

Shapes Around Us – Shapes are everywhere we look! – Common shapes: circles, squares, triangles – Examples: Clock (circle), Window (square), Sign (triangle) – Classroom shape hunt – Let’s find shapes in our classroom together – Discuss shapes we find – We’ll talk about the shapes we see | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-K students to the concept of shapes in their environment. Start by explaining that shapes are all around us and can be found in many of the items we use and see every day. Show them common shapes like circles, squares, and triangles using items from the classroom. Then, engage the students in a fun ‘shape hunt’ activity where they look around the classroom to find objects that match these shapes. After the hunt, gather the students and discuss the shapes they found. This interactive approach helps students recognize and name basic shapes, enhancing their observational skills.

Creating Shape Patterns – Shapes make fun patterns – Let’s make a circle, square pattern – Start with a circle, then draw a square, and repeat – What shape comes after the square? – Think about the pattern: circle, square, circle… – Can you continue the pattern? – Try adding more shapes to the pattern on your own | This slide introduces the concept of patterns using shapes, which is a fundamental math skill for Pre-K students. Start by explaining that patterns are a way to arrange things following a particular order. Show them how to create a simple alternating pattern using circles and squares. Ask the students what shape they think comes next to engage them in predicting the continuation of the pattern. Encourage them to draw the pattern themselves, continuing it as far as they can. This activity helps develop their critical thinking and pattern recognition skills. Make sure to walk around the classroom to assist and praise the students as they work on creating their patterns.

Practice Time: Creating Shape Patterns – It’s your turn to make patterns – Use blocks to continue patterns – Find the shapes that fit and extend the sequence – Patterns repeat in a special way – A pattern might be circle, square, circle, square… – Show your patterns to the class | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in a hands-on activity where they apply their understanding of shape patterns. Provide a variety of pattern blocks and encourage the children to continue the patterns you’ve started. Remind them that patterns are a sequence of shapes that repeat in a specific order. As they work, circulate the room to offer guidance and ensure they recognize the repeating elements. Afterward, invite students to present their patterns to the class, fostering a sense of accomplishment and allowing them to observe different types of patterns created by their peers. This activity will help solidify their understanding of patterns and prepare them for more complex pattern recognition in the future.

Let’s Play a Pattern Game! – I’ll start a pattern, you finish it – Ready to play the pattern game? – If you’re stuck, ask for a hint! – Don’t worry, I can help you! – Let’s have fun with shapes! – We’ll use circles, squares, and triangles. | This slide is designed to engage Pre-K students in an interactive pattern game. Start by creating a simple shape pattern (e.g., circle, square, circle, square) and ask the students to identify and continue the pattern. Encourage participation by making it a fun game. If a student is unsure, provide hints by emphasizing the shapes or colors used in the pattern. The goal is to help students recognize and predict the sequence of shapes, which is a foundational math skill. Prepare several examples with different shapes and complexities to cater to varying levels of understanding within the class.

Class Activity: Pattern Parade – Today we have a Pattern Parade – Each student receives a unique shape – You might get a circle, square, or triangle! – We’ll line up for our parade – Create a walking pattern as a class – We’ll walk in a sequence, like circle, square, triangle, circle… | This activity is designed to help Pre-K students recognize and create patterns using physical shapes. Each child will be given a shape, and they will line up in a predetermined order to form a pattern. As they walk in the parade, they will say their shape out loud, helping them to understand the concept of sequencing and repetition in patterns. For the teacher: Prepare different shapes in advance and ensure each child has one. Guide them to line up in the correct order to form the pattern. You can create variations by changing the order of shapes or introducing new shapes to make the pattern more complex. Encourage the children to observe the pattern they create and discuss it after the parade.

Celebrating Patterns Around Us – Excellent work with patterns! – Patterns help us anticipate – Like knowing what comes next in a line – Patterns organize our world – They make things neat and understandable – Keep seeking patterns daily | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their hard work in identifying and creating shape patterns. Emphasize the importance of patterns in our daily lives, such as in organizing objects, predicting sequences, and establishing routines. Encourage the children to continue observing the world around them for patterns, which can be found in nature, in their homes, and in their classrooms. This will not only reinforce their understanding of patterns but also spark their curiosity and engagement with the environment. As a follow-up activity, consider having students share patterns they’ve discovered outside of class or create a pattern wall where they can add examples of patterns they find.