Find the unit that repeats
Explore pattern garden through models, conversation, and hands-on discovery. Identify an AB repeating unit and use it to predict a later position.
What children will practice.
Identify an AB repeating unit and use it to predict a later position.
Ideas to explore.
Connect a model with a physical or paper representation. Invite learners to show what they notice and explain a relationship; an adult can read the directions and record their words.
A model to discuss
The unit is triangle, square. Positions 1 and 2 make one unit; 3 and 4 make another. Position 5 starts the next unit, so it is a triangle.
An adult can read the prompt. Learners may arrange, draw, point, or explain. Full teaching directions and answer keys are in the free adult classroom.
From a model to a little discovery.
The starter guide includes a worked example, teaching steps, misconceptions, access supports, alternate representations, an off-screen extension, and a check for understanding.
Use Glow Math & Logic as an practice companion. The printable lesson also works away from a screen. Full teaching materials are included with a paid adult account.
Choose by readiness and prior teaching. Lesson drafts include proposed grade placement; starter guides are flexible workshop introductions.
Original native starter guide. Its themes overlap with the grade-based lessons; use it as a flexible introduction.