Materials
Blocks, buttons, paper shapes, sounds, or movements
Story connection
Sarah’s Silky Pattern Parade
Story-connected activity
Build Sarah’s pattern parade
Ages 3–6 · Patterns and creative expression
Try it together
Participation can be spoken, drawn, pointed, moved, dictated, listened to, or observed.
Steps
- Make a repeating pattern
- Name the repeating unit
- Continue it together, then invite a playful change and describe what happened
Low-preparation version
Clap-stomp-clap-stomp or whisper-loud-whisper-loud.
Care note
Patterns can be seen, heard, touched, or moved; avoid making visual materials the only way to participate.