Lesson Plan # 1—Patterns with Manipulative
Objective:Create a pattern consisting of at least 3 different shapes.
Materials:
(1) large bucket of assorted pattern blocks per table
(15) assorted large pattern block magnets for teacher demonstration
(25) pattern worksheets
(25) pattern-block templates
(1) large bucket of assorted jumbo Crayola crayons per table
Motivation: Teacher will enter the classroom wearing a shirt with patterns while defining the term “pattern”. The teacher will say, “a pattern is something that repeat. Look at the shirt, do you see any patterns?” Provide responses
Procedure:
Perform the motivation. Show student a skill
Distribute pattern blocks.
Create your own pattern using three different shapes at your table.
Show and explain their pattern to a classmate at your table.
Distribute worksheet and templates.
Create and color a different pattern using the pattern block template.
Assess the skill that you have shown and allowed practice for.
