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Find the repeating part

Arcomm · First edition, 2026-09-08 · References

Try it

  1. Find the part that repeats.
  2. Continue the pattern.
  3. Make the same pattern with sounds or moves.

Find the part that repeats. Continue each pattern.

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Make the same pattern with sounds or movements. Then create a new pattern.

Your materials

Open the pupil workbook PDF. Use pages 17, 46.

Pattern page and shape pieces.

Teacher lesson plan

Learning goal

Identify, continue, and translate a repeating unit.

Before teaching

Can distinguish the chosen attributes.

Model

Arrange circle-square-circle-square. Mark circle-square as the unit that repeats. Say it while pointing. Show why simply guessing the next item is weaker evidence than identifying the unit.

Guide, then apply

Continue the pupil patterns, identify the repeating unit, and translate one into clap-tap or accessible movements. Invite a partner to find and repair a deliberate break.

Interpret the response

Pattern A continues circle, square; pattern B (triangle, triangle, circle) continues triangle, triangle, circle. Different appearances can preserve the same relational pattern.

Support

Use a clear contrasting pair and model grouping the unit. Replace color-only distinctions with shape or texture.

Extend when ready

Create a different repeating unit, represent it with symbols, and explain whether a partner’s translation preserves it.

Fresh check

Make stamp-stamp-clap repeated and ask the child to represent the repeating unit with new materials.

Teacher plans PDF: page 17. Record exact support and revisit the idea later.

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