2009 Standard of Learning- K.16

The student will identify, describe, and extend repeating patterns.

Observe and identify the basic repeating pattern (core)found in repeating patterns of common objects, sounds, and movements that occur in practical situations.
Identify the core in a repeating pattern.
Extend a repeating pattern by adding at least two repetitions to the pattern.
Create a repeating pattern.
Compare similarities and differences between patterns.

Textbook Correlation

	Grade	Lesson(s)
K.16	K	2-6, 2-7, 2-13, 2-14, 2-15, 2-18, 2-24, 4-13, 5-2, 5-20, 5-22

Links to Related SOL

K.16 1.17 2.20 3.19 4.15 5.17 6.17 7.2

On-Line Games and Practice:

primarygames.com: Pattern Mania
Click on the pattern that comes next

funschool.kaboose.com: Complete the pattern
Complete the given patterns

abcya.com: Extend the color pattern
Given a color pattern, extend the pattern by clicking on the correct colors at the bottom

nlvm.usu.edu: Color Patterns
Complete the color pattern by clicking on the correct colors

pbs.org: Pattern Matcher
Find 2 patterns that repeat the same way

dositey.com: Pattern Game
What comes next?

Teacher Reference:

mathwire.com: Fir Tree
Activity using triangles to explore growing patterns

mathwire.com: Hexagon Dragons
Activities using hexagons and triangles to explore growing patterns

ehow.com: Kindergarten Pattern Games
Ideas for pattern games

Free Worksheets:

kidzone.ws: Pattern Worksheets
Several to choose from

worksheetlibrary.com: Shape Pattern Predictor
Circle the shape the completes the pattern (pre-made worksheet)

kidslearningstation.com: Complete the pattern
3 levels, pre-made worksheets

math-drill.com: Patterning Worksheets
Pre-made worksheets, includes black line masters pattern blocks to make your own patterns

schoolsparks.com: Pattern Worksheets
Several pre-made worksheets to choose from, different levels included