Patterning and Sequencing Kit
This kit is a really nice way to support patterning and sequencing in your program. I think young children might find it interesting, since it has small spaces that can be open and closed, and you can change up the patterns by inserting a different card.
I was thinking it would be nice to create one of these using an ice-cube tray or an egg carton (the ice cube tray would be more permanent). With manipulatives you already have in your program, you can make a pattern on one side of the tray and have children copy the pattern on the other. You could also extend a pattern by putting in the first part of the pattern and ask children to complete it. I have created the examples below so you can clearly see what I mean.
Copy the Pattern
Complete the Pattern
Sometimes it is nice to buy beautiful materials and sometimes it is nice to create beautiful materials. Give it a try and let us know what you think.
I love the idea of a kit– you have the general structure, but you can still have variations withing the structure. Thanks!
M.Brasuell
Wow! This is a great idea and i think children will love it. It gives you the flexibility to change it up
I have some of these materials at school and have never thought about teaching patterns with them. I will give it a try.
I will totally do this with the kids. I never thought of doing this