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Pre-K · Week 12 · Early Math

Create an AB pattern

I can arrange spoon, block, spoon, block and ask what comes next.

About 12 minutes · Parent-guided · Large blocks, toy animals or other safe counters; avoid choking-size objects

Let’s get started

Today we will explore create an ab pattern through play. Grown-ups can model it first; children can respond by pointing, moving, speaking, or drawing. There is no speed test.

Learn together

  1. Watch together: Arrange spoon, block, spoon, block and ask what comes next.
  2. Try it as a team: Touch each object and count slowly. Pause, repeat and let the child lead.
  3. Try once more in a new way: Sort or compare real objects. Celebrate the attempt, not perfect results.

Watch and try an example

Arrange spoon, block, spoon, block and ask what comes next.

Show what you noticed

  1. Show or tell a grown-up what you noticed while we explored create an ab pattern. An adult may enter the child's words.
  2. Try it again: Arrange spoon, block, spoon, block and ask what comes next. Tell your grown-up which part was fun or surprising.
  3. Draw, point, move, or talk to show what you learned about create an ab pattern. Adults can record an observation instead of requiring writing.

Five optional ways to revisit this week

Choose a few minutes on any days that suit your child; these are ideas, not mandatory daily assignments.

  1. Day 1 · Discover: Arrange spoon, block, spoon, block and ask what comes next. What did the child notice about create an ab pattern? A parent may record their spoken answer.
  2. Day 2 · Repeat: Repeat create an ab pattern together slowly. Encourage the child to choose the materials or lead the play. Describe how the child participated in create an ab pattern today.
  3. Day 3 · Change it: Explore create an ab pattern again in a different place or with another set of safe materials. What changed when you tried the activity differently?
  4. Day 4 · Pretend: Invite the child to explain or act out create an ab pattern for a toy animal or family member. Which part could the child explain, show, or imitate?
  5. Day 5 · Celebrate: Let the child choose one favorite part of create an ab pattern to repeat, draw or talk about. What is one skill, observation, or question to remember next time?

Family play extension

Family play extension: Arrange spoon, block, spoon, block and ask what comes next. Take a picture or save a drawing if your family wishes. This week's theme is listening ears.

Reflect and grow

What did you enjoy or notice about create an ab pattern? Let your grown-up write down your answer if you prefer to speak.

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