The Frog Prince pattern strips that explore shapes along with patterns. They invite your children to build patterns that match the displayed shapes or just the patterns on each strip. Later in this post there is a list of material that could be for patterning.
Getting the Frog Prince Pattern Strips
First, you will need to download the set.
Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The set is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.
Third, you need to go to your download file and open the page.
Getting the Frog Prince Pattern Strips Ready to Use
If you plan on using the cards again, you may want to laminate them. Below I have suggested products that you may want to use to cover them.
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Pattern Objects You May Have Already
While you can use any objects you want for patterning, I have a few I tend to use.
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- Shape Blocks
- Shape Buttons
- Small Pebbles
- Color Beads
- Unfix Cubes
- Pom-Poms
Exploring the Frog Prince Patterning Cards
The patterning cards can be placed in a center along with the objects you want children to pattern with. However, some children will just try to match the object with an object that is the same color. That means they aren’t figuring out the pattern.
Before placing them in a center, it might be helpful to work on the patterning cards with the whole class or small groups of children. It will give both you and your student time to talk about how to find a pattern. After finding the patterns, they can talk with you about how the pattern repeats on each card.
Books About Patterning
Below you will find some of my favorite books that feature patterns. You may want to read one of them with your children before you start the patterning activity.
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Pitter Pattern is a wonderful story about Lulu and her friend’s search for patterns wherever they go.
Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers shares the tale of Bina’s journey to create pattern bracelets for her brothers.
Pattern Fish explore both simple and complex patterns on colorful ocean creatures.
More Patterning Activities
Rocket Ship Skip Counting Strips
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