Digital and Printable Copy AB Patterns: Donut Theme

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten early elementary

Type of Resource: Digital and PDF

Number of Pages: 27

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Coordinating Activities

Digital and Printable Copy AB Patterns: Donut Theme

  • Google Slides and Seesaw versions with drag and drop donuts
  • 20 printable copy the pattern pages (AB patterns)
  • Printable donut pieces to cut out

The PDF has the Google Slides and Seesaw links at the front. Click the picture for the version you need to make your own copy.

Required Materials:

  • Computer, tablet or Chromebook
  • Google Slides or Seesaw account
  • For the printable: paper, printer and ink, laminator, scissors

Standards for Patterns

These pattern activities support early math standards connected to recognizing, copying and extending patterns.

Common Core State Standards

  • CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7: Look for and make use of structure. Kids find the part of the pattern that repeats and copy it in the same order.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines

  • PK4.V.E.3: Child recognizes, duplicates, extends and creates patterns. Kids duplicate each pattern in the boxes below it.

Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

  • K.PFA.1.a: Identify and describe the core found in repeating patterns. Kids say the part of the pattern that repeats before they copy it.

Digital and Printable Copy AB Patterns: Donut Theme gives preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice copying AB patterns with colorful donuts, on a screen or on paper.

Each page shows a donut pattern. Kids drag or place donuts in the boxes below to make the same pattern.

Use the digital version for centers and distance learning. Print and laminate the pages and donut pieces for a hands-on math center.

How to Use Digital and Printable Copy AB Patterns: Donut Theme

  1. Pick the Google Slides version, the Seesaw version or the printable pages.
  2. Kids look at the donut pattern and say the colors out loud.
  3. Kids drag or place donuts in the boxes in the same order.
  4. Kids read their pattern back to check it.

Small Group: Say each pattern together before kids fill in the boxes.

Math Center: Set out the printable pages with the cut-out pieces.

Easy Ways to Differentiate These Pattern Activities

Every group has a mix of math and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Say the colors together first.
  • Fill in the first box together.
  • Give only the pieces kids need.
  • Point to each piece as you say the pattern.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Copy each pattern.
  • Say the pattern out loud.
  • Check the pattern with a partner.
  • Work through the pages in order.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Make your own pattern.
  • Continue the pattern after copying it.
  • Name the core of the pattern.
  • Use the pieces to make a longer pattern.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Say each color together and give plenty of wait time.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Dragging pieces builds mouse and touch screen skills.
  • Cutting and placing the printable pieces build fine motor skills.

Digital and Printable Copy AB Patterns: Donut Theme Is Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • Math centers
  • Morning work
  • Distance learning
  • Special education
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Homeschool

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