Connections Pre-K Sampler

33 Objective: To continue a patternmadewith balls and blocks. Materials: Attribute blocks, balls and blocks, large and small marshmallows (optional), beads of the same size but different colors (optional), string, different-shaped hollowmacaroni pieces (such as elbowmacaroni and rigatoni), cereal of different colors (optional) Storytime: BeepBeep, VroomVroom, Murphy, Stuart J. Reinforce: Oral ReviewPK-5 counting to 5 Patterns withAttribute Blocks Divide the class into small groups, and give each group a set of attribute blocks. Have the groups sort the blocks by color. Demonstrate anABAB pattern for the class using blocks of one color (e.g., small red triangle, large red triangle, small red triangle, large red triangle) Can you describe this pattern?Which shape should come next? After you have finished your pattern, tell the students to take turnsmaking a patternwith their blocks and having the other students in the group describe the pattern and statewhich block should come next. Patterns withSolids Using balls and blocks, begin anABAB pattern (e.g., ball, block, ball, block) encouraging the class to stop youwhen they know the pattern. This activity is best done on a carpet or towel, so the balls don’t roll away easily.Ask a volunteer to tell you the pattern and find the next solid in the pattern. This activitymay also be done with large and small marshmallows. Look at the beads on the top string on this page. These beadsmake a pattern.Who candescribe this pattern? (white ball, ball with stripe, white ball, ball with stripe, white ball) Whichbead should come next? (ball with stripe) Circle the next bead. Repeat the instructions for each of the other rows. Patterns withBeads If commercial beads of different shapes are available, use the beads tomake a necklace following a special pattern. Inexpensive pony beadsmay be purchased and used. 72 Unit 4 Pre-K PK-4 Macaroni Necklaces Give each pair or small group a piece of string and 2 different shapesmade from macaroni. Have 1 child beginmaking amacaroni necklace following a pattern. Have another child guess the pattern and complete the necklace. Themacaroni may be colored by putting food coloring in rubbing alcohol. Stir the pasta in the alcohol mixture until it is the desired color. Put on newspapers to dry. Cereal of different colorsmay also be used. 72 ©MathTeachersPress, Inc.Reproduction by anymeans is strictly prohibited. Name ________________________________________________________________ Circle the next shape. Continue a Pattern Making a repeating pattern Patterns Sample Art Center Activity Macaroni Necklaces Give each pair r small group a piece of string and 2 different shapesmade from macaroni. Have 1 child beginmaking amacaroni necklace following a pattern. Have another child guess the pattern and complete the necklace. Themacaroni may be colored by putting food coloring in rubbing alcohol. Stir the pasta in the alcohol mixture until it is the desired color. Put on newspapers to dry. Cereal of different colorsmay also be used. Sample StoryTime Activity Lesson 72 E - Beep Beep, VroomVroom, Murphy, Stuart J. Summary: AsMolly playswith her big brother’s toy cars, readerswill see and recognize patterns. Activity: As you read the story have the students tell you the patterns inwhich the cars are placed. Theymay use beads and blocks or interlocking cubes to replicate the patterns seen on each page. If you have small cars the same colors as in the story, thismakes a great center activity. Have the students plac the cars in a pattern and then copy that pattern using cray ns ontoMaster 4-1.