In a pattern, shapes repeat in the same order.
Work out which shapes repeat, and carry them on.
Example: Circle, triangle, circle, triangle, ...
Circle and triangle keep repeating.
So it carries on with circle, then triangle.
Tip: Say the pattern out loud, then you can hear the repetition.
The shapes filled in show the solution.
Example
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Recognize repeating patterns and continue them by the rule.
Common pitfalls
Children often look only at the last shape. What matters is the whole repeating group, the block that keeps coming back.
How to practice at home
Lay out your own patterns with building blocks or buttons and let the child continue them.