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Growing Patterns with Shapes: What Comes Next?
Free printable pattern worksheet with shapes: six rows where one more picture in each box (1, 2, 3…), or one fewer repeat. Say each row aloud, then circle what comes next among three pictures.
On the sheet
Look how each box changes. Circle the box that comes next.
How to use it
Read each row together, naming the pictures in a rhythm ("apple, banana, apple, banana…"); the pattern is easier to hear than to see. Ask what comes next before your child circles or draws it. Clapping or tapping the pattern helps too.
Details
- Ages
- Preschool and kindergarten (ages 3–6)
- Skills
- Patterns, Logic, Early math
- Paper
- US Letter, 1 page, black-and-white friendly
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
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