3 sessions; 60 minutes per session

SWBAT identify a pattern
SWBAT name the rule for a displayed pattern
SWBAT extend a three to five color or shape pattern

12x18 paper
Glitter Crayons
Watercolors (I use liquid watercolors)
Scissors
Newspapers
Pattern Fish by Trudy Harris

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See lesson plans below for the first 2 lessons. In the 3rd (it got lost somewhere...)
1. Staple around the edge of the fish (I am sure these could be glued as an alternative but for me stapling was quick and easy) Leave the mouth open
2. Tell kids to "feed their fish" by crumpling strips of newspaper and stuffing it into the mouth of the fish.
3. Close up the mouth using staples or glue.

Rhythm/Pattern

Math

2011 First, U5L1 (Pattern Fish).doc
2011 First, U5L2 (Pattern Fish2).doc