What this lesson teaches
This activity teaches children to recognize and create patterns using shapes. By manipulating tangible objects, children gain a concrete understanding of sequences and relationships between elements.
Brain Training
Can you finish pattern parade with paper shapes in about 30 min?
Pattern Parade with Paper Shapes
You will this activity teaches children to recognize and create patterns using shapes.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 6–7
DifficultyIntermediate
SubjectBrain Training
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The learning connection
Engaging with physical shapes promotes embodied cognition, as children learn through hands-on experience. As they build patterns, they leverage dual coding by combining visual representations with verbal descriptions, solidifying their understanding.
Try it with your learner
1. Gather 10 colorful paper cutouts of different shapes (like circles, squares, triangles). 2. Choose a simple pattern (e.g., circle, square, circle). 3. Lay out the shapes in the correct order on a flat surface. 4. Invite a family member to continue the pattern for you. 5. Discuss how the sequence repeats and why it works. 6. Challenge each other with new patterns to create!