Patterns, Patterns Everywhere!
In the past few weeks, we have moved on in our math to now to looking at learning about patterns. We have been working on making and creating, describing, and transferring patterns in math. Along with this, we have also been discussing different communities that we belong to, specifically our family. On Friday, in a cross-curricular activity, we create a pattern based on the members of our family. Students were asked to represent each member of their family (who lives directly in their house) with one colour. They then had to build their ‘family’ pattern using interlocking blocks. The pattern then had to be repeated 3 times, as a pattern is not a pattern if it does not repeat at least 3 times. Students then transferred their block pattern to using beads and created a family bracelet. They have brought home their family pattern bracelet and hopefully, they will share it with you.
Success Criteria
I can create my family pattern with interlocking blocks, each block will represent a different person in my family.
I can create a family bracelet that has a different colour bead to represent every member of my family
I can repeat my family pattern ONLY 3 times using the beads.
I can string my beads on a lace to complete my family pattern.
I can tell a partner about the core of my family pattern
Other ways to work on patterns:
Look for patterns in your daily environment - when you are driving in the car, around the house, on clothing
Think of ways that your child’s life forms a ‘pattern’ and talk about this - eating meals, going to school, getting ready for school or for bed
Think about other patterns in our daily lives - seasons, day and night
Find items around the house and make patterns! We love pictures - you can send us pictures of your child doing some patterns too!
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