Same Pattern, Different Way

In math we were working on translating patterns, which can be challenging. Basically, it means that you show the same pattern in a different way:
A B A B A B
* ~ * ~ * ~ *
O O O O O O
First we all made a pattern with links. They could choose what type of pattern to do (AB, ABC, AABB...).
Then we made the same pattern with stickers or other stuff (straws, pom poms, sequins, foam shapes...) glued onto paper. This was their favorite part.
Lastly, we drew the same pattern a different way.

Here are some really nice AB patterns.
Some children challenged themselves with a more difficult pattern. It's not always translated perfectly, but you can still see they understand the concept.
If your child needs more practice with patterns, have fun with it at home. You can use kitchen utensils like forks and spoons, toys such as Legos, or pieces of Creation like rocks, sticks, and leaves.