The monsters on these monster patterning worksheets are fun and a little bit funky. They are used on four different patterning worksheets. The first worksheet asks children to identify the monster pattern. Next, a worksheet asks children to complete the pattern by copying the monster needed in a square at the end of a row. Then there is a page that color the monsters in a row with a particular color pattern. Finally, there is a page that asks children to create a color pattern and then identify it.
The worksheets were created to build a child’s knowledge of patterning starting with a simple task. Then as they build their knowledge and understanding as they complete more difficult tasks.
Getting Ready to Use the Monster Patterning Worksheets
Downloading the Puzzles Sets
First, you will need to download the set.
Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.
Third, you must go to your download file and open the page. You may be asked if you want the file to open right after downloading it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.
Building Background
You may want to read a book about monsters before starting these pages.
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Exploring the Monster Patterning Worksheets
Let me walk you through the skills each of the worksheets explores.
First, you will find a monster patterning worksheet that asks children to select the monster that will continue the pattern in each row. None of the patterns feature more than three different elements.
Second, a monster patterning worksheet that asks children to draw the monster that will come next in the pattern. If you think that will be frustrating or challenging for your children, they can just draw the eyes of the monster that would come next.
Third, the patterning worksheet asks children to color the monsters in the pattern shared at the beginning of each row. The answer sheet for this worksheet features underlines that display the pattern. Some children may need to use the answer key as the worksheet. That will allow them to see the pattern they need to color. Yes, you will have to print it in color.
Fourth, this monster patterning worksheet invites children to decide the pattern they want to focus on. It will be up to you as to whether they use the same pattern or different ones for each line. Some children may need you to give them a list of possible patterns to choose from. They may not be able to remember the patterns they have already explored.
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