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What is a Pattern?

Patterns Everywhere

Day 41of 180
Week 9of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and identify simple repeating patterns

2

Create basic patterns using colors or shapes

3

Develop observational skills about patterns in the world

📖 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)

Just as God creates beautiful, intentional patterns in creation, children can explore patterns in their world

📦 Materials Needed

  • Crayons
  • White paper
  • Stickers
  • Markers
  • BibleMouse Printables worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Introduce patterns by playing 'I Spy Patterns' around the room

💭 Review Question: What patterns did we draw in our self-portrait yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain patterns as things that repeat in a predictable way

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Patterns have a rule that keeps repeating
  • Patterns can be in colors, shapes, or sounds
  • God loves patterns - look at how He made flowers and leaves!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find a pattern on your shirt?
  • What patterns do you see in nature?
3Activity: Pattern Treasure Hunt (8 min)
pattern creation

Create a pattern using stickers or crayons on BibleMouse worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose two colors or stickers
  2. Create a repeating pattern (red-blue-red-blue)
  3. Show your pattern to a grown-up
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use two large stickers to create a basic pattern

Challenge: Create a three-part pattern with different elements

4Closing (3 min)

Review patterns discovered today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What pattern did you make?
  • Where did you see patterns today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make color pattern chains!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are just learning pattern recognition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Use lots of positive reinforcement
  • Make learning fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might mix up the pattern or get frustrated

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to repeat at least two elements in sequence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Look for patterns during a nature walk
  • Read BibleMouse 'Patterns in God's World' storybook
  • Sing a repeating pattern song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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