Introducing Patterns in Kindergarten Lesson Plan

Lesson Title:Introducing Patterns in Kindergarten

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to identify and create patterns using various materials (e.g. blocks, beads, etc.).

Materials:

Blocks of various colors and shapes

Beads of various colors

Pattern cards (with pictures of patterns for students to recreate)

Introduction (5 minutes):

Begin by asking students if they have ever noticed patterns in their daily lives (e.g. in clothes, nature, etc.). Allow them to share their observations.

Introduce the concept of patterns and explain that patterns are a repetition of a design or shape. Show examples of patterns using the pattern cards.

Activity 1 (15 minutes):

Divide students into small groups and give each group a set of blocks and beads.

Encourage students to create their own patterns with the materials provided.

As they work, circulate around the room and ask students to explain their pattern and the rule they used to create it (e.g. “I am using red, blue, red, blue blocks in my pattern”).

Once all groups have finished, ask each group to share their pattern and rule with the class.

Activity 2 (15 minutes):

Provide students with a set of pattern cards and ask them to recreate the patterns using blocks and beads.

Encourage students to work with a partner to complete the task.

As they work, circulate around the room and ask students to explain how they recreated the pattern and the rule they used.

Once all students have finished, ask each group to share their pattern and rule with the class.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

Review the concept of patterns and the rules used to create them.

Ask students to give examples of patterns they have observed in their daily lives.

Encourage students to continue looking for patterns in their environment and to create patterns using different materials.

Assessment:

Observe students as they work on the activities and listen to their explanations of their patterns and rules.

Collect pattern cards and assess the accuracy of the patterns created.

Note: The duration of activities, introduction and conclusion can be adjusted based on the time available in your classroom. Also, You can use different materials as per the availability.