Allison Yeend

MTH 211
Patterns
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Needed Materials: fruit loops, work sheets, string, crayons
Outcomes- Learning patterns, and what doesnt belong. And an understanding of colors
and/or shapes.
Overview: Discuss with children what a pattern is. A pattern is things that are arranged
following a rule or rules. Ask the children to give examples of patterns that they know.
Children can pick patterns from around the room; such as floor tiles, wall paper, clothing, etc.
If necessary, tell them that counting by twos is using number patterns.
1. Draw a pattern on the board, such as

Ask the children to explain what the pattern is.

2. Draw another example of a pattern on the board, but include an unexpected guest, such
a

Ask the children if there is something in this pattern doesnt look right. Explain that we
have an unexpected guest. A part of the pattern that doesnt belong there.
3. Ask for volunteers to come up to the board and create their own pattern, with and without
an unexpected guest. Have the other children guess who the unexpected guest is in
the childrens examples.
4. Pass out worksheet, Explain that they will be coloring the shapes to make their own
patterns. Give about 5 minutes.
5. Fruit Loop Necklaces. Pass out 1 string to each child, and a baggy of fruit loops. Tell the
children to create patterns with the fruit loops on their necklace. After they are finished
with their necklaces, tie and done.
Connection to the NCTM Process Standards

Problem Solving- Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts
Communication- Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers,
teachers, and others
Representation- Create and use representation to organize, record, and communicate
mathematical ideas
Connections- Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics