Pattern Mats: Winter Theme
Recommended Grade Level:
Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 7
Pattern Mats: Winter Theme
- Winter picture cards
- Pattern mats in 3 levels: ABAB, AABB and ABBA
Kids use the picture cards to continue the pattern on each mat.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
Standards for Patterns
These pattern activities support early math standards connected to recognizing, copying, extending and creating 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 use it to decide what comes next.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
- PK4.V.E.3: Child recognizes, duplicates, extends and creates patterns. Kids continue each ABAB, AABB and ABBA pattern.
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.
- K.PFA.1.b: Extend a repeating pattern by adding at least two complete repetitions of the core to the pattern. Kids keep each pattern going.
Pattern Mats: Winter Theme give preschool and kindergarten kids practice continuing ABAB, AABB and ABBA patterns with winter pictures.
Each mat starts a pattern with winter pictures. Kids find the picture cards that come next and place them in the empty boxes.
The three levels let you start with ABAB patterns and move to AABB and ABBA as kids are ready.
How to Use Pattern Mats: Winter Theme
- Print, laminate and cut apart the picture cards.
- Kids pick a mat and say the pattern.
- Kids find the picture that comes next.
- Kids place the cards to finish the pattern.
Math Center: Set out one level at a time.
Small Group: Say each pattern together before kids fill it in.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Pattern Activities
Every group has a mix of pattern and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Start with ABAB.
- Give only the cards kids need.
- Fill in the first box together.
- Say the pattern together.
For On-Level Practice:
- Finish every mat.
- Say each pattern out loud.
- Move up a level.
- Check with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Make your own pattern with the cards.
- Try an ABC pattern.
- Name the core of each pattern.
- Make the pattern longer.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Say each pattern together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use real objects in the same colors.
- Point to each piece as you say the pattern.
Pattern Mats: Winter Theme Are Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Winter themes
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
