This free printable shape pattern activities gives toddlers and preschoolers a fun, no-prep way to build early math and logic skills. Kids spot, continue, and create simple patterns.
Choose a worksheet and let your child look carefully at the shapes, figure out what comes next and complete the pattern.
Recognizing patterns helps children notice similarities, differences and sequences. Shape patterns also give children an opportunity to practise visual thinking, prediction and early problem-solving skills.
Begin with an easy repeating pattern. Ask your child to look at the shapes, say the pattern out loud and decide which shape should come next.
🎁 Start AB Shape Pattern ActivityInstead of immediately telling your child which shape comes next, ask "What do you notice?" or "What do you think comes next?" Let them explain their choice and discover the pattern themselves.
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It is made for toddlers and preschoolers. Little ones can enjoy it with a grown-up’s help, while older preschoolers can work on it more independently.
Say the pattern out loud together first, then let your child finish it. Clapping the rhythm of the pattern helps too.