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Directions:  This activity can be done using almost any objects that are solid colors.  Some examples are
unifix cubes, pattern blocks, crayons, and colored paper clips.  The teacher will demonstrate a pattern using
colored chalk on the blackboard.  Then start another pattern and ask students what color will be next.
Students will then work in small groups to create their own patterns using the chosen objects.  After
students become familiar with this process, additional colors can be added to increase the complexity
of the pattern.

Evaluation:  The small groups will create a pattern that the rest of the class will have to identify and continue.
 
 

Example:

_________    _________
 
 

_________    _________
 

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