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Pattern Creator Studio

Review - Numbers, Shapes, Patterns

Day 118of 180
Week 24of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and create simple AB patterns

2

Use at least two different materials to demonstrate pattern skills

3

Develop patience and focus during pattern creation

Proverbs 3:19

Yahweh by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.

Proverbs 3:19 (WEB)

God creates with order and pattern, just like we're learning to create patterns

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored craft sticks
  • Pom-poms (2 colors)
  • Paper plate
  • Glue stick

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson is all about creating special patterns! Yesterday we learned about shapes, and now we'll make those shapes dance in a pattern.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what a pattern looks like?
2Teaching (5 min)

Patterns are like a special dance where things repeat in a fun order. Let's learn how to make patterns together!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Patterns have a rule that repeats
  • We can make patterns with colors
  • Patterns are everywhere in God's world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What colors could we use in our pattern?
  • Can you show me a pattern?
3Activity: Pattern Creator Studio (6 min)
hands-on

Create an AB pattern on a paper plate using craft sticks and pom-poms

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a paper plate
  2. Choose two colors of pom-poms
  3. Glue pom-poms in an AB pattern (red, blue, red, blue)
  4. Count how many pom-poms you used
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps place first few pom-poms

Challenge: Create more complex patterns with 3-4 elements

4Closing (3 min)

Let's look at our beautiful pattern and talk about what we learned!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What pattern did you make?
  • How many pom-poms did you use?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have a Counting Carnival and count lots of fun things!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are just beginning to understand patterns. Patience is key!

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and excitement
  • Help child, but let them do most of the work
  • Make pattern creation feel like a fun game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may get frustrated if pattern isn't perfect

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to repeat at least 2-3 elements in sequence

Extension Activities

  • Create patterns with toys around the house
  • Sing a pattern song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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