Age: 5-6 years

Duration: 45 min

Objectives

• Name shapes + patterns: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, star.
• Continue AB and ABB patterns (red-blue-red-blue).

Vocab

• pattern / next / repeat

Warm-up (5min)

Clap-stomp AB pattern — students continue.

Main Activity (25min): "Pattern Makers"

Beads or blocks — build pattern, partner extends. Describe: "My pattern is red, blue, red, blue."

Wrap-up (5min)

Shape pattern worksheet — color next 3 items.

Teacher Tips

• Patterns bridge math + English — use manipulatives.
• Verbal describe pattern, not just continue silently.