What Comes Next: Explore and Explain
Recognize and extend repeating patterns. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Pre-K · math · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Teaching guide, sample answers and curriculum references
Before you begin
Distinguish two objects or actions.
How to use this worksheet
- Begin with: What comes next: apple, star, apple, star, ___?
- Connect the response to: What repeats in: clap, tap, clap, tap?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Draw your own repeating pattern. Repeat its small group three times.
A common mistake to discuss
Guessing the next object without finding the repeating unit.
What to practice next
Continue to What Comes Next: Practice Independently.
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