K–2 Math · Lesson 7 of 8
Lesson 7: Patterns
A pattern is something that repeats in a predictable way. Patterns are everywhere — in music, nature, art, and math!
Key Concepts
What Makes a Pattern?
A pattern repeats! Red, blue, red, blue — that is a pattern. Circle, square, circle, square — that is a pattern too. The key is that it keeps going the same way.
Growing Patterns
Some patterns grow bigger: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... or 2, 4, 6, 8... These are growing patterns because each step gets bigger by the same amount.
Patterns in Math
Even addition and multiplication follow patterns! 2, 4, 6, 8 is counting by 2s. 5, 10, 15, 20 is counting by 5s. Spotting patterns makes math much easier!
🆕 Activity: Pattern Builder
Click the shapes to build your own pattern, then see if you can continue it!
✅ Check Your Understanding
1. What is a pattern?
2. What comes next: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
3. Which of these is a growing pattern?