Did you know math is often called “science of patterns”? Patterns are really all around us, we just need to recognize them. So let’s explore how to boost your pattern matching skills with some fun and simple activities.
Materials needed for Pattern matching activities:
As we just said, most of these materials are optional! You can put shapes on any surface and ask your child to continue the pattern. We used felt shapes, but you can use any material (for example, cut them from paper or cardboard and color them).
Paper
Scissors
Ordinary and colored pencils
Ruler
Shapes of different colors and sizes
Positive effects of Pattern matching:
Improved perception
Improved logical and mathematical reasoning
Can be paired with bonus activities, like color recognition or practicing pincer grasp
Good “trick” to guide your child to do certain actions (order toys, choose what to eat, pick clothes) - let’s do it in a pattern!
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Authors:
Vedran Leder & Iva Leder
22 ноя 2018
