Patterns  typically refers to the study of repeating sequences or arrangements that follow a particular rule. Patterns help children develop their logical thinking and problem-solving skills by recognizing relationships and predicting future elements in the sequence.

Types of Patterns:
1. Repeating Patterns:
– Definition:These patterns have a sequence that repeats itself after a certain number of steps.
– Example: Consider the sequence “red, blue, red, blue, red, blue.” Here, “red, blue” is the repeating unit.

2. Growing Patterns:
– Definition: These patterns increase or decrease in a consistent manner.
– Example: Consider the number sequence “2, 4, 6, 8, 10.” Each number increases by 2, so the pattern is growing.

3. Alternating Patterns:
– Definition:These patterns alternate between two or more elements.
– Example: Consider the sequence “A, B, A, B, A, B.” The pattern alternates between A and B.

4. Color Patterns:
– Task: Draw and color a sequence of shapes like a  circle, star,  circle, star. Ask students to continue the pattern.
– Expected Outcome: The next shape should be a circle followed by a star.

5. Number Patterns:
– Task: Identify the next number in the sequence 5, 10, 15, 20, ___.
– Expected Outcome: The next number should be 25, as the pattern is increasing by 5 each time.

6. Shape Patterns:
– Task:Identify the missing shape in a pattern like triangle, square, triangle, ___, triangle.
– Expected Outcome: The missing shape should be a square to maintain the pattern.

 Why Patterns Are Important:
– Logical Thinking: Patterns help students develop an understanding of logical sequences.
– Prediction Skills:Recognizing patterns enables students to predict what comes next.
– Foundation for Math Skills: Understand