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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Patterning
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Mathematics Lesson Plan: Patterning

Subject

Mathematics

Topic

Patterning

Grade Level

Reception / Kindergarten

Duration

30 minutes

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Recognize and create simple patterns.
• Identify patterns in their environment.
• Understand the concept of repeating patterns.

Materials Needed

• Coloured construction paper (red, blue, yellow)
• Pattern blocks or counters
• Whiteboard and markers
• Patterning worksheets (for homework)
• Scissors and glue (optional for craft activity)

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief discussion on patterns. Ask students if they can think of any patterns they see around them (e.g., stripes on clothing, tiles on the floor).
• Introduce the terms "pattern" and "repeating pattern" using simple definitions. A pattern is a sequence that repeats itself.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

• Use the whiteboard to demonstrate how to create a simple ABAB pattern using two different colours (e.g., red-blue-red-blue).
• Show examples of more complex patterns (ABC, AAB, etc.) and explain how to identify the elements of each pattern.
• Introduce the idea of sound patterns by clapping (clap-clap-stomp) and have students mimic.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Distribute coloured construction paper and ask students to create their own ABAB patterns using cut shapes (e.g., a red circle and a blue square).
• As students work, circulate the room to provide support and encouragement.
• Ask students to share their patterns with a partner.

Closing Activity (5 minutes)

• Engage the class in a patterned movement activity (e.g., hop-skip-hop-skip) where they practice recognizing a pattern through movement.
• Revisit the patterns created during the lesson and ask a few students to demonstrate their patterns to the class.

Assessment

• Observe students during guided practice and the closing activity to assess their understanding of patterns.
• Collect the patterns created as tangible evidence of their learning.

Homework Assignment

Task: Complete the patterning worksheets provided, which include:

1. Identifying patterns in pictures (e.g., find and circle the patterns)
2. Creating a simple pattern using stickers or drawings.
3. Coming up with a new pattern and illustrating it.

Correct Answers:

1. Identifying Patterns - Students should circle the correct patterns as indicated.
2. Creating Patterns - Acceptable responses include correct sequences such as red-yellow-red-yellow.
3. New Pattern - Should be a repeating sequence (e.g., blue-green-blue-green) illustrated.

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by encouraging students to look for patterns in their home and school environments and be prepared to share what they find in the next class. Ensure that students feel confident in recognizing and creating patterns in a variety of forms.