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Pattern Party

Review and Celebrate

Day 59of 180
Week 12of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Create simple AB color/object patterns

2

Recognize and continue repeating patterns

3

Develop joy in mathematical discovery

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

God creates beautiful, orderly patterns in His creation, just like we create patterns in our learning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored blocks
  • Pom-poms
  • Construction paper
  • Stickers
  • BibleMouse Pattern Cards (from Resource Guide)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse Pattern Party! Let's see what patterns we can discover today!

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the pattern we made yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Patterns are like special songs that repeat. Red, blue, red, blue - see how they dance?

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Patterns have a rule that keeps repeating
  • We can make patterns with colors
  • We can make patterns with objects
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What patterns do you see around you?
  • Can you make a pattern with your toys?
3Activity: Pattern Creation Station (6 min)
hands-on play

Create AB patterns using different materials

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose two colors or objects
  2. Create a repeating pattern
  3. Show your pattern to a grown-up
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only two colors of large blocks

Challenge: Create more complex ABC patterns

4Closing (3 min)

Let's celebrate our pattern discoveries!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What pattern did you make today?
  • Can you tell me the rule of your pattern?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how God uses math in creation!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are just learning pattern concepts. Patience and celebration are key!

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of verbal praise
  • Help child verbalize their pattern rule
  • Make learning feel like play
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might mix up the pattern or get frustrated

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent repetition of at least 2-3 pattern elements

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Pattern Cards for additional practice
  • Create patterns while singing a simple song

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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