What this lesson teaches
Children learn to recognize and create patterns using colors and shapes. This activity bolsters their ability to predict what comes next, enhancing logical thinking and visual coordination.
Brain Training
Can you finish shape and color pattern parade in about 20 min?
Shape and Color Pattern Parade
You will children learn to recognize and create patterns using colors and shapes.
Duration20 min
Age GroupAges 6–7
DifficultyIntermediate
SubjectBrain Training
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The learning connection
Engaging with colorful materials stimulates visual discrimination, making patterns memorable. According to Bruner’s CPA approach, using tangible items helps children transition from concrete understanding to abstract reasoning as they identify and create sequences.
Try it with your learner
1. Gather 10 colored beads of different shapes (like circles and squares). 2. Arrange them in a simple pattern (e.g., circle, square, circle). 3. Ask your child to continue the pattern with the remaining beads. 4. Mix up the beads and create a new pattern together. 5. Discuss what makes a pattern and identify similarities in different patterns. 6. Challenge each other to create the most complex pattern!