Repeating patterns!

We have been having a lot of fun creating, identifying and extending repeating patterns using a variety of materials in our classroom.  We are noticing different attributes that can change in a pattern such as colour, size, shape or position.  We demonstrated our understanding of patterns by drawing patterns and we also took pictures of the patterns we built in the classroom.  The pictures provide me with the proof I need that your child can create a variety of patterns.  We will continue to practice identifying the attribute(s) that have changed in patterns and will describe patterns using AB language.  We play a fun game with our pattern dice to help us with these skills. One student creates a pattern behind their super spy shield. Once revealed, the other partner must identify the pattern and  the attribute change and extend the pattern by adding to it.  It's a fun way to 'show what we know'!