Learning
Build a simple pattern
Line up blocks or buttons in a repeating pattern — red, blue, red, blue — and ask your child what comes next. Take turns starting new patterns for each other to continue.
- Duration
- 15 min
- Age range
- 3-5 years
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Learning
- Type
- Activity
Why it matters
Spotting and extending patterns lays playful early groundwork for math thinking and making predictions.
Benefit
Pattern skills
Materials
- Blocks or buttons
Safety note
Keep small buttons away from children who still put objects in their mouths.
