Pattern Making: Ice Cream Cone Theme
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 5
Coordinating Activities
Pattern Making: Ice Cream Cone Theme
- Ice cream cone pattern cards
- Ice cream scoops to cut out
Kids use the scoops to continue the pattern on each cone.
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 ice cream scoop 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 Making: Ice Cream Cone Theme gives preschool and kindergarten kids a sweet way to continue color patterns.
Each cone card starts a pattern of ice cream scoops. Kids stack the scoops to keep the pattern going.
Laminate the scoops so they last, and store them in a cup for an easy summer math center.
How to Use Pattern Making: Ice Cream Cone Theme
- Print, laminate and cut apart the cards and scoops.
- Kids pick a cone card.
- Kids say the scoop pattern out loud.
- Kids add scoops to continue the pattern.
Math Center: Set out the cones and scoops.
Pretend Play: Add the cards to an ice cream shop play area.
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 two colors.
- Give only the scoops kids need.
- Place the first scoop together.
- Say the pattern together.
For On-Level Practice:
- Finish every cone.
- Say each pattern out loud.
- Make the pattern longer.
- Check with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Make your own scoop pattern.
- Try a three-color pattern.
- Name the core of each pattern.
- Give a friend a pattern to finish.
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 Making: Ice Cream Cone Theme Are Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Summer themes
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
